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Lloyd, A. C. (Anthony C.) The anatomy of neoplatonism /A. C. Lloyd. Includes bibliographical references. 1. Neoplatonism. I Title. B517. A52 1990 186'.4--dc20 89-35812 ISBN 0-19-824229-8 ISBN 0-19-823806-1 (Pbk)

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