Plotinus' circle in Rome
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Plotinus' circle in Rome was a close-knit group of Neoplatonic philosophers and students gathered around the thinker Plotinus in 3rd-century Rome, dedicated to studying and developing his metaphysical teachings.
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| Plotinus' circle in Rome canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Plotinus' circle in Rome Context triple: [Amelius Gentilianus, memberOf, Plotinus' circle in Rome]
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Plato's circle
Plato's circle was the group of philosophers and students closely associated with Plato and his Academy in classical Athens, who contributed to the development and transmission of his ideas.
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Serapeum of Rome
The Serapeum of Rome was a grand Roman temple complex dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis, reflecting the fusion of Egyptian and Hellenistic religious traditions in the heart of the Roman Empire.
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Mouseion
Mouseion was an ancient scholarly institution and research center in Alexandria that housed the famed Library of Alexandria and supported a community of learned scholars.
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Virgil Mosaic
Virgil Mosaic is an ancient Roman floor mosaic depicting the poet Virgil, renowned for its artistic detail and literary significance, and preserved today as a major archaeological artwork.
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Scipionic Circle
The Scipionic Circle was an influential group of Roman aristocrats and intellectuals around Scipio Aemilianus that fostered the reception of Greek philosophy and culture in late 2nd-century BCE Rome.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Plotinus' circle in Rome Target entity description: Plotinus' circle in Rome was a close-knit group of Neoplatonic philosophers and students gathered around the thinker Plotinus in 3rd-century Rome, dedicated to studying and developing his metaphysical teachings.
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A.
Plato's circle
Plato's circle was the group of philosophers and students closely associated with Plato and his Academy in classical Athens, who contributed to the development and transmission of his ideas.
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B.
Serapeum of Rome
The Serapeum of Rome was a grand Roman temple complex dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis, reflecting the fusion of Egyptian and Hellenistic religious traditions in the heart of the Roman Empire.
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C.
Mouseion
Mouseion was an ancient scholarly institution and research center in Alexandria that housed the famed Library of Alexandria and supported a community of learned scholars.
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D.
Virgil Mosaic
Virgil Mosaic is an ancient Roman floor mosaic depicting the poet Virgil, renowned for its artistic detail and literary significance, and preserved today as a major archaeological artwork.
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E.
Scipionic Circle
The Scipionic Circle was an influential group of Roman aristocrats and intellectuals around Scipio Aemilianus that fostered the reception of Greek philosophy and culture in late 2nd-century BCE Rome.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Neoplatonic school
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philosophical circle ⓘ |
| hasActivePeriod | 3rd century ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
commentary on Plato
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discussion of Aristotle ⓘ oral exposition of Plotinus' doctrines ⓘ |
| hasCentralFigure | Plotinus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
close-knit community
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philosophical way of life ⓘ teacher–student relationships ⓘ |
| hasCoreDoctrine |
ascent of the soul
ⓘ
doctrine of Intellect (Nous) ⓘ doctrine of Soul ⓘ doctrine of the One ⓘ emanationist metaphysics ⓘ |
| hasCountry | Roman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEditorOfTeachings | Porphyry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFounder | Plotinus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | Greek ⓘ |
| hasLocation | Rome NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMainActivity |
metaphysical speculation
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philosophical study ⓘ philosophical teaching ⓘ |
| hasMember |
Amelius Gentilianus
NERFINISHED
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Basil NERFINISHED ⓘ Carterius NERFINISHED ⓘ Castricius Firmus NERFINISHED ⓘ Eustochius NERFINISHED ⓘ Gemina NERFINISHED ⓘ Gemina's daughter ⓘ Marcella NERFINISHED ⓘ Origen the Platonist NERFINISHED ⓘ Paulina NERFINISHED ⓘ Paulinus NERFINISHED ⓘ Plotinus NERFINISHED ⓘ Porphyry NERFINISHED ⓘ Rogatianus NERFINISHED ⓘ Sabinillus NERFINISHED ⓘ Serapion NERFINISHED ⓘ Theodosius the doctor NERFINISHED ⓘ Zethos NERFINISHED ⓘ Zoticus NERFINISHED ⓘ Zoticus the critic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalTradition | Neoplatonism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasReligiousContext | pagan philosophical milieu of 3rd-century Rome ⓘ |
| hasSource | Porphyry's Life of Plotinus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTextualOutcome | Enneads NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
Christian Platonism
NERFINISHED
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late antique philosophy ⓘ later Neoplatonic schools ⓘ |
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