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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

: Examines the immediate reception by his pupils and the early Academy.

: Offers an extensive bibliography essential for scholars in classical reception studies. Expert Reception Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in ...

: Focuses on Middle Platonists (e.g., Plutarch, Alcinous, Numenius) and figures like Galen.

: The collection views Plato as both a philosopher and a cornerstone of Greek intellectual history. 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.

: Includes unique studies on specialized topics, including the reception of Plato by women readers. Expert Reception : Focuses on Middle Platonists (e

The volume is organized into three chronological parts encompassing 31 chapters: