Neoplatonism and Science

Neoplatonism is a philosophical system from ancient Greece that views reality as a hierarchy, with a single ultimate source (the One) from which everything emanates. It emphasizes spiritual unity and the pursuit of knowledge to reach this divine source. In relation to science, Neoplatonism influenced early thinkers by encouraging the idea that the universe is rational and interconnected, motivated by an underlying divine order. This perspective helped shape scientific inquiry by fostering the belief that studying nature reveals insights about the universe's divine structure, blending spiritual understanding with empirical investigation in the pursuit of truth.