Noble Lies and Philosophic Silence: Hypatia, Synesius, and the New Esotericism in the Fourth Century

Explore the philosopher's operation under fear, violence, and persecution. Hepesia's esoteric doctrines and her ability to run her philosophical school. The beliefs of Christians during Theophilus's bishopric. Impact of anti-pagan laws in the fourth century. Interpretations of Hypatia's teachings and Sainesius's potential conversion. The clash of philosophical beliefs in letter 105. The concept of the noble lie in late antiquity.