Platonism and Neoplatonism Unit
Participatory Metaphysics
The past several years have witnessed the remarkable recovery of participatory ontologies, a key conceptual element of the Platonic tradition. According to some formulations, it constitutes a radically non-dualistic way of conceptualizing the relationship between God and creation, transcendence and immanence, the One in the many. It represents a theological and philosophical resource with an over 2,000 year history. This panel welcomes submissions that consider the metaphysics of participation in the thought of religions, individuals, and movements from antiquity to the present.
Platonism and Neoplatonism
We also highly encourage the submission of papers relating to the Platonic and Neoplatonic traditions generally, in both historical and constructive contexts.
This unit is committed to the ongoing study of Platonic traditions in connection with the history and philosophy of religions, from antiquity to the present. In this context we seek to feature the research of new and established scholars working in the field. We provide an avenue for the dissemination of new historical scholarship, as well as scholarship that draws upon the tradition as a resource to engage important contemporary questions. Many panelists publish their research through the many avenues that arise out of the unit’s collaborative endeavours.