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Iamblichus
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Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher (c. 245 – c. 325)

Also known as: Iamblichos von Chalkis, Iamblichus of Chalcis, Jamblichos von Chalkis, Ямвлих, يامبليخوس, 이암블리코스

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Known works

  • De mysteriis (1497)
  • De vita Pythagorica (1707)
  • On the Pythagorean way of life (1991)
  • Iamblichus on the mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians ; and, Life of Pythagoras (1999)
  • Iamblichi In Nicomachi Arithmeticam introductionem liber