

Introducing Iamblichus of Chalcis
Feb 9, 2022
Meet Iamblichus, the Divine, a Platonist philosopher and wonder-worker. Explore his fascinating life and writings, including levitation and miraculous apparitions. Learn about his ancestry, mentors, and associations, as well as his love for wise barbarians. Discover the miracles performed by Iamblichus, including summoning boys from hot springs. Delve into his works and philosophical approach, with a focus on his complex metaphysics. Explore his literal reading of Plato's dialogues and his criticism of Numinius' theory of the soul. Lastly, learn about Iamblichus' influential position in late-Platonic thought and his resistance to Christianity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Yamblicos: Ancestry, Mentors, and Associations
04:01 • 11min
The Miracles of Yamblikus
15:22 • 18min
Iamblichus of Chalcis: Works and Philosophical Approach
33:42 • 3min
Interpreting Plato's Dialogues and Yamblicas' Views on Numinius' Theory of the Soul
36:21 • 2min
The Influence and Reception of Yamblicas in Late-Platonic Thought
38:48 • 4min