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Edward Watts on the Age of Justinian and the Closing of the Athenian Academy
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The Closure of the Athenian Academy
Exploration of the closure of the Athenian Academy under Justinian's rule, examining its background, endowment, and the impact of Roman laws on its shutdown. It discusses the migration of philosophers to Persia in search of freedom to practice philosophy and rituals, and their eventual return under Persian protection but without the right to teach.
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