Dillon (Trinity College, Dublin) and Gerson (U. of Toronto) translated this anthology of leading Neoplatonic philosophers into modern English. Focusing on philosophical works by Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus and Proclus, Dillon and Gerson have selected essential essays on the nature of being, the presence and condition of the soul, Platonic theologies, and extensive commentaries on works of other scholars. They provide extensive annotations with cross-references to other works and a glossary of terms in English with their Greek equivalents. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)