Publisher's Synopsis
The Platonist Magazine: An Exponent of Philosophic Truth, January to December 1887 is a collection of articles and essays written by Thomas M. Johnson. The book is a publication of The Platonist Society, which aims to promote the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The articles cover a wide range of philosophical topics, including metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology. Johnson's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and non-experts. The book provides a unique perspective on Plato's philosophy and its relevance to modern society. Overall, The Platonist Magazine is an informative and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in philosophy and the teachings of Plato.1887. This book contains the monthly editions of The Platonist Magazine for January through December 1887. The Editor endeavored to make this magazine interesting and valuable alike to the thinker, the scholar and the philosopher. This volume is offered to those who are desirous to become more familiar with philosophic and mystical literature. The scope of the journal will include not only the Wisdom Religion of the archaic period, Oriental as well as Occidental philosophy, but philological investigations, translations and interpretations of the later writers, the various utterances of gifted and enlightened individuals, and in short, every variety of inquiry and speculation relating to the interior life. Sample contents: Commentary on Proklos on the First Alkibiades of Platon; Iamblichos; Notes on the Kabbalah; Hymns of Synesios; Etruscan Notes; On the Artificer of the Universe; and much more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.