Middle Platonism: Incorporating Pythagorean Tradition

This chapter explores the beginnings of Middle Platonism, focusing on philosophers who sought to incorporate the Pythagorean tradition into Platonism. It discusses notable figures such as Eudorus of Alexandria and Phileb of Alexandria, who combined philosophy and Hellenic education to create their own variations of Platonism. The chapter also introduces the influence of Numinius, a middle Platonist who introduced a dualistic cosmology influenced by Persian philosophy.