Question

A set of mystical texts called the Chaldean Oracles influenced the metaphysics of thinkers in this tradition, such as Proclus and Iamblichus. For 10 points each:
[10e] Plotinus belonged to what philosophical tradition that interpreted, and was named for, the author of the dialogues Crito and Euthyphro?
ANSWER: Neoplatonism [accept word forms like Neoplatonic; prompt on Platonism]
[10m] This Neoplatonic philosopher from Tyre produced the first known exegesis of the Chaldean Oracles and also wrote Philosophy from Oracles. This author of the Isagoge edited and published the Enneads of his teacher Plotinus.
ANSWER: Porphyry of Tyre [or Porphyrios]
[10h] The Chaldean Oracles are usually credited to a writer named Julian whose epithet references this practice. Iamblichus and Porphyry feuded over this branch of magic, which is contrasted with the practical thaumaturgy.
ANSWER: theurgy [accept Theurgia; accept Julian the Theurgist; prompt on divine magic or divine-working]
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Florida State AFlorida A0000
Valencia AFlorida B100010
UCF BUCF C100010
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