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Ammonius Saccas
Hellenistic Platonist philosopher (175–243)
Ammonius Saccas (; Ancient Greek: Ἀμμώνιος Σακκᾶς; 175 AD – 243 AD) was a HellenisticPlatonistself-taughtphilosopher from Alexandria, generally regarded as the precursor of Neoplatonism or one of its founders.[1][2][3] He is mainly known as the teacher of Plotinus, whom he taught from 232 to 243.[2] He was undoubtedly the most significant influence on Plotinus in his development of Neoplatonism, although little is known about his own philosophical views.
Later Christian writers stated that Ammonius was a Christian, but it is now generally assumed that there was a different Ammonius of Alexandria who wrote biblical texts.
Life
The origins and meaning of Ammonius' cognomen, "Sakkas", are disputed.
Many scholars have interpreted it as indicating he was a porter in his youth, a view supported in antiquity by Byzantine bishop Theodoret.[4][5] O