The volume is organized into three chronological parts encompassing 31 chapters:
: Offers an extensive bibliography essential for scholars in classical reception studies. Expert Reception
: The collection views Plato as both a philosopher and a cornerstone of Greek intellectual history. Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in ...
Scholars emphasize that the volume fills a major gap in the field by offering a comprehensive study of ancient Platonism. For broader context, Brill also offers the Brill's Companions to Classical Reception series.
Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in Antiquity (edited by Tarrant, Renaud, Baltzly, and Layne) is a foundational, systematic English-language guide to how Plato’s work was interpreted from his death in 347 BCE through the 6th century CE. Key Sections and Focus The volume is organized into three chronological parts
: Examines the immediate reception by his pupils and the early Academy.
: Explores the intersection of Platonic thought with early Christian authors (e.g., Augustine) and Neoplatonists like Proclus and Damascius. Key Features For broader context, Brill also offers the Brill's
: Includes unique studies on specialized topics, including the reception of Plato by women readers.