The Philosopher

Syrianus

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Nationality:
Greek
Schools:
Neoplatonism, Platonic Academy
Branchs:
Neoplatonism, Metaphysics
Period:
5th-century

The synopsis

Syrianus, born in Alexandria, was a prominent Greek Neoplatonist philosopher who died around 437 AD in Athens. He led Plato's Academy in Athens, succeeding his teacher Plutarch of Athens. Syrianus is highly regarded for his commentaries on the works of Plato and Aristotle. His most significant surviving work is a commentary on Aristotle's Metaphysics. He also produced commentaries on Aristotle's De Caelo and De Interpretatione, and Plato's Timaeus. Syrianus' philosophical contributions extended the metaphysical system of Neoplatonism, focusing on concepts such as the Monad and Dyad as cosmic principles and exploring the origin of evil.

The works