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Neoplatonic

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A person who believes all things come from one spiritual source based on Plato's ideas

noun
/ˌniːoʊˈpleɪtɪk/

Specialized

: neoplatonista

Many medieval philosophers were influenced by Neoplatonic ideas about the nature of the soul.

Examples

As a Neoplatonic, he believed in the existence of a single source from which all reality emanates.
The Neoplatonic argued that true knowledge comes from spiritual insight rather than sensory experience.
A Neoplatonic view of reality emphasizes the importance of the One.
Many Neoplatonic philosophers contributed to the debate on metaphysics.
Many scholars consider Plotinus to be the founder of the Neoplatonic movement, influencing countless thinkers throughout history.
As a Neoplatonic, she often explored the interconnectedness of the material and spiritual worlds through her writings.
His Neoplatonic views on ethics emphasize the importance of aligning one's life with the ultimate source of goodness.

Synonyms

Platonist

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A person who follows Plato's idea that perfect forms exist

is more specific, referring to the later Plato-influenced philosophical movement

Neoplatonist

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A person who follows later ideas based on Plato about spiritual reality

is the same meaning but uses a different word form for the person

Surface Forms

Neoplatonic singular

Neoplatonics plural

Morphology

Neoplatonic = Platonic (transparent) = neo + Plato + ic

The noun sense is closely tied to the adjective 'Neoplatonic' (formed by 'neo-' + 'Platonic'); the composition 'neo-' + 'Platonic' is directly inferable to learners.

Etymology

A Neoplatonic comes from the parts neo- meaning 'new' and Platonic from Plato. It means a person who follows a 'new' version of Plato's teaching, often looking for spiritual truth rather than only the physical world.