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What is Neoplatonism?

Let's Talk Religion

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Platonus - A Dedicated Philosopher and a Dedicated Disciple

Platonus was an incredibly well respected philosopher, but also kind of a well respected person in general in his society. He refused to be painted or sculpted because he believed that everything in the visible world, including our bodies, are only imperfect images. Porphy tells us that they cheated, though, and got a famous painter and sculptor to attend Platonus's lectures and memorize his looks so that he could later recreate it.

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