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Philosophy in Late Antiquity by Andrew Smith  (Author), 2004&#160;One of the most significant cultural achievements of Late Antiquity lies in the domains of philosophy and religion, more particularly in the establishment and development of Neoplatonism as one of the chief vehicles of thought and subsequent channel for the transmission of ancient philosophy to the medieval and renaissance worlds. Important, too, is the emergence of a distinctive Christian philosophy and theology based on a foundation of Greek pagan thought. This book provides an introduction to the main ideas of Neoplatonism and some of the ways in which they influenced Christian thinkers.(Text by the author)&#160;CONTENTSPrefacePART ISetting the agenda: The philosophy of PlotinusIntroduction1 The individual2 The One3 Intellect4 Soul, the universe and matter5 The return of the soul&#160;PART II The diffusion of Neoplatonism6 Philosophy and religion7 The development of Neoplatonism8 Christianity and Neoplatonism&#160;NotesSuggestions for further readingIndex