
John Dillon on Middle Platonism
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The Shift towards Skepticism and the Dogmatic Turn of Antiochus of Askelon
This chapter explores the transformation of the platonic tradition from dogmatism to skepticism, tracing it back to Socratic roots and discussing the influence of stoicism. It introduces Antiochus of Askelon and his attempts to restore a sense of moderation in ethics within platonism.
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