"The historical position of Iamblichus was constantly debated: to some of his judges he seemed greater than his time and his academic position; to others, including Zeller, he appeared inferior to his fame. His originality lies in having believed that the religious inspiration of the Neoplatonic school was of decisive or fundamental importance for the development of doctrine. Therefore, in having sought to innovate it by drawing on the tradition of syncretism, esoteric priesthood, and mystical passion. (La scuola di Giamblico, “'School of Iamblichus”', XXX, p. 186)"
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Santino Caramella
1902 – 1972
q:it:Santino Caramella (1902 -1972) was an Italian philosopher and historian of philosophy.
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