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MAXIMUS OF SMYRNA , a Greek philosopher of the Neoplatonist school, who lived towards the end of the 4th century A.D. He was perhaps the most important of the followers of Iamblichus. He is said to have been of a rich
great
influence over the emperor Julian , who was commended to him by Aedesius. He pandered to the emperor's love of magic and theurgy, and by judicious administration of the omens won a high position at court
Julian , he was put to death by Valens. He is a representative of the least attractive side of Neoplatonism. Attaching no value to logical proof and argument, he enlarged on the wonders and mysteries of nature, and maintained his position by the working of miracles. In logic he is reported to have agreed with Eusebius
Porphyry in asserting the validity of the second and third figures of the syllogism .End of Article: MAXIMUS OF SMYRNA If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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