Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in Antiquity (edited by Tarrant, Renaud, Baltzly, and Layne) is a foundational, systematic English-language guide to how Plato’s work was interpreted from his death in 347 BCE through the 6th century CE. Key Sections and Focus
The volume is organized into three chronological parts encompassing 31 chapters: Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in ...
Scholars emphasize that the volume fills a major gap in the field by offering a comprehensive study of ancient Platonism. For broader context, Brill also offers the Brill's Companions to Classical Reception series. Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in
: Offers an extensive bibliography essential for scholars in classical reception studies. Expert Reception : Offers an extensive bibliography essential for scholars
: The collection views Plato as both a philosopher and a cornerstone of Greek intellectual history.
: Focuses on Middle Platonists (e.g., Plutarch, Alcinous, Numenius) and figures like Galen.
: Examines the immediate reception by his pupils and the early Academy.