Sopater of Apamea (Ancient Greek: Σώπατρος Ἀπαμεύς), son of Auson, was a 4th-century Greek sophist and Neoplatonist philosopher. He lived during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. He was a student of Iamblichus.
Sopater gained prominence as a rhetorician and philosopher in the court of Constantine. He was highly regarded for his wisdom and eloquence, initially enjoying the Emperor's favor.
Sopater's influence at court eventually waned. He was accused of practicing magic and, according to Zosimus, was executed on suspicion of hindering the arrival of ships laden with corn from Egypt by his magical arts. This event illustrates the tensions between pagan intellectuals and the increasingly Christianized Roman Empire under Constantine. While the specifics of the accusations and the reasons behind his execution remain debated, it is believed that political maneuvering and suspicion played a significant role in his downfall. The exact nature of his philosophy are not widely recorded and what remains of his thought is primarily understood through his association with Iamblichus.
Few writings of Sopater have survived. Some fragments and anecdotes are preserved in the works of later authors, offering glimpses into his rhetorical style and philosophical leanings.
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