Book excerpt: The third century philosopher Iamblichus of Chalcis was a major figure in the school of Neoplatonism and the founder of its Syrian branch. He was also a notable biographer of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras. Aside from Iamblichus’ own philosophical contribution, the ‘Protrepticus’ is of importance for the study of the Sophists, owing to its preservation of several pages of an otherwise unknown Sophist philosopher. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Iamblichus’ complete extant translations, with illustrations, rare works and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Iamblichus’ life and works * Features the complete extant English translations of Iamblichus * Rare Greek texts * Provides multiple translations of ‘Life of Pythagoras’ * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes rare translations of ‘Protrepticus’ and Iamblichus’ fragments, first time in digital print * Features a bonus biography — discover Iamblichus’ ancient world * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Translations Life of Pythagoras (tr. Thomas Taylor, 1818 and Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie, 1919) Protrepticus (tr. Thomas Moore Johnson, 1909) De Mysteriis (On the Egyptian Mysteries) (tr. Thomas Taylor, 1818) Fragments of Iamblichus(tr. Thomas Moore Johnson, 1909) The Greek Texts List of Greek Texts The Biography Iamblichus by William Ritchie Sorley Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles