The aim of this article is to set forth conjectures that are likely explain the inclusion Plato and Hermes as heralds Mani in testimony Ephrem Syria. This incorporation should be against background Syrian religious milieu, which was influenced by both Hellenistic philosophy Eastern traditions. Therefore, it would better seek a philosophical environment wherein were associated. Keywords: Manicha...

The article provides an insight into a problem of lexical semantic change. A short historical outline of the development of semantic studies is given. The authors analyze some of the most important stages in the history of the formation of this field. The existing approaches to dealing with form and meaning, namely semasiological and onomasiological ones are discussed. The authors consider the ...

Abstract I identify two reasons for believing in the objectivity of mathematical knowledge: apparent and applications science. Focusing on arithmetic, analyze platonism cognitive nativism terms explaining these reasons. After establishing that both theories run into difficulties, present an alternative epistemological account combines theoretical frameworks enculturation cumulative cultural evo...

The synod of Constantinople 1351 discussed six questions and answers concerning the Palamite doctrine energies. Nikephoros Gregoras was condemned at gathering subsequently defended his position in History Romans, where he indicated that Neoplatonist Plotinus held same views on relation between divine its activities. This would imply Plotinus? ideas were also 1351. On other side debate, Proclus ...

The Neoplatonist scholarch Proclus defined three categories of poetry: inspired, ‘middle’ and mimetic. Traditionally it has been thought that he considered only Homer to have excelled in all three, while other poets could fulfil one or at most two functions. It will be shown also conceived Hesiod as excelling types thereby assimilated Hesiodic authority Homeric. He Orpheus but assigned his poet...