An Erudite Esotericist: Introducing Plutarch of Chæronea

Introducing Plutarch of Chæronea, a first-century man-of-letters transmitting ancient esoteric Platonism. Topics explored include the erasure of esoteric thinkers, Plutarch's influence and reputation, his background and works, the esoteric interpretation of ritual clothing, Plutarch's interpretation of Plato's Timaeus, and his esoteric reading of Plato and dream of ascension.