Amelius Gentilianus

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Amelius Gentilianus was a 3rd-century Neoplatonist philosopher and prominent disciple of Plotinus, known for his extensive commentaries and efforts to systematize his teacher’s thought.

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instanceOf 3rd-century philosopher
Neoplatonist philosopher
ancient Greek philosopher
commentator on Plato
disciple of Plotinus
activeIn 3rd century
activityLocation Rome
alsoKnownAs Amelius
Amelius of Apamea
associatedWith Enneads
surface form: Enneads of Plotinus
birthPlace Apamea on the Orontes
surface form: Apamea in Syria
commentedOn Platonic dialogues
Plotinus' teachings
contemporaryOf Plotinus
Porphyry
defended Plotinus against accusations of plagiarizing Numenius
engagedWith doctrines of Numenius of Apamea
era Ancient philosophy
influenced later Neoplatonists
influencedBy Middle Platonism
Plato
Plotinus
knownFor defending Plotinus' doctrines against critics
extensive commentaries on Plato
large number of written treatises
systematizing the philosophy of Plotinus
language Ancient Greek
mainInterest exegesis of Plato
metaphysics
theology
memberOf Plotinus' circle in Rome
notableFeature his writings are mostly lost and survive only in fragments and testimonia
philosophicalSchool Neoplatonism
philosophicalStance emphasized systematic exposition of Neoplatonism
strongly loyal to Plotinus' doctrines
region Roman Empire
religiousContext pagan philosophical tradition
roleInPlotinianSchool prominent disciple
systematizer of Plotinus' thought
sourceMention Porphyry's Life of Plotinus
studentOf Plotinus
tradition Platonic tradition
wroteAbout Νοῦς
surface form: the Intellect (Nous)

the Soul
the doctrine of the One
the interpretation of Plato's dialogues

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Plotinus teacherOf Amelius Gentilianus