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Iamblichus multiplied the number of divine entities according to universal mathematical theorems. He conceived of gods, angels, demons and heroes: twelve heavenly gods (whose number increases to 36 or 360), 72 other gods proceeding from them, 21 chiefs and 42 nature-gods.
Aug 27, 2019 · Iamblichus (ca. 242–ca. 325) was a Syrian Neoplatonist and disciple of Porphyry of Tyre, the editor of Plotinus’ works. One of the three major representatives of early Neoplatonism (the third one being Plotinus himself), he exerted considerable influence among later philosophers belonging to the same tradition, such as Proclus, Damascius ...
Iamblichus (born c. ad 250, Chalcis, Coele Syria [now in Lebanon]—died c. 330) was a Syrian philosopher, a major figure in the philosophical school of Neoplatonism and the founder of its Syrian branch.
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Iamblichus, also known as Iamblichus Chalcidensis, (ca. 245 C.E.- ca. 325 C.E., Greek: Ιάμβλιχος) was a neoplatonist philosopher who determined the direction taken by later Neoplatonic philosophy, and influenced Jewish, Christian and Islamic theology.
Iamblichus (c. 245—325) was a Syrian Neoplatonist who modified Plotinus' doctrine of the One by introducing a transcendental and a creative aspect. He also developed a theory of mediation between the spiritual and physical worlds and influenced Eastern and Western theology.
Jun 11, 2018 · IAMBLICHUS. Neoplatonist philosopher; b. Chalcis in Coele Syria, c. a.d. 250; d. c. 325. He was a student of porphyry, the successor of plotinus, and later conducted his own school, possibly at Apamea.
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Iamblichus was a Platonist, but he differed from other Platonists in significant ways. He is probably most widely known for coupling Platonic philosophy with religious practice. He had, of course, plenty of precedent in the Middle-Platonic period.
