Novoplatonic
Novoplatonic refers to a school of philosophy that emerged in the 3rd century CE, heavily influenced by the teachings of Plato. It is often distinguished from earlier Platonic thought by its development of a complex metaphysical system and its emphasis on mystical or spiritual experience. The central figure of Novoplatonism is Plotinus, whose writings, compiled by his student Porphyry, form the foundational texts of the movement. Other important Novoplatonists include Porphyry himself, Iamblichus, and Proclus.
The core of Novoplatonic philosophy is the concept of the One, an ineffable, transcendent, and ultimate source
Novoplatonists sought to understand the nature of reality and the human soul's place within it. They believed