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What is Neoplatonism?

Let's Talk Religion

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Neoplatonism and Theoretical Neoplatonism

Platinus in general used language that wasn't really outright religious at all. He was, though, a little more interested in what we could call religion. This religious aspect really starts to flourish with the later proponents of neoplatonism such as Iamblicus and Proclus. With these thinkers, they appeared what is known as Theurgy which tries to call upon the gods through rituals often with the purpose of elevating oneself.

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