Plutarch of Athens | |
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 Portrait of a philosopher, early 5th century AD. The portrait most likely represents the Neo-Platonic philosopher Plutarch of Athens. Acropolis Museum Athens, Acr. 1313. | |
| Born | 350 AD |
| Died | 430 AD |
| Era | Ancient philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Neoplatonism |
| Notable students | Syrianus, Proclus |
Main interests | Platonism, Aristotelianism |
Plutarch of Athens (Greek: Πλούταρχος ὁ Ἀθηναῖος; c. 350 – 430 AD) was a Greek philosopher and Neoplatonist who taught in Athens at the beginning of the 5th century. He reestablished the Platonic Academy there and became its leader. He wrote commentaries on Aristotle and Plato, emphasizing the doctrines which they had in common.