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The central aim is to critique the elevated status of Plotinus among scholars, highlighting perceived flaws in his interpretation of Plato.

May 24, 2026The Classical ReviewOpen Access

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The central aim is to critique the elevated status of Plotinus among scholars, highlighting perceived flaws in his interpretation of Plato.
Analyzes seven chapters which include Plotinian and Platonic exegesis.
Reviews historical contexts and implications of Plotinus' philosophy.
Evaluates the political and metaphysical associations of 'imperial Platonism'.
Altman argues that Plotinus has been inaccurately elevated by modern scholarship.
The critique presents Plotinus as politically motivated, portraying him as a courtier.
Altman calls into question both Plotinus' philosophical interpretations and personal motives.

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Critical analysis challenges Plotinus' elevated status in philosophy, suggesting political motivations in interpretations.

Emilsson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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