Portrait of Porphyry of Tyre

Porphyry of Tyre books in order

3rd-century Greek Neoplatonist philosopher

Lived
233–301
Country
Ancient Rome
Books
4

Porphyry of Tyre published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books. The best-known is Isagoge.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Porphyry of Tyre

Non-fiction in order

  1. Isagoge (1965)

    132 pages

Other books in order

  1. Life of Plotinus (1983)

  2. Against the Christians (2017)

  3. Life of Pythagoras (2018)

    374 pages

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About Porphyry of Tyre

Porphyry was a Phoenician Neoplatonic philosopher born in Tyre, Roman Phoenicia during Roman rule. He edited and published the Enneads, the only collection of the work of Plotinus, his teacher.

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Porphyry of Tyre FAQ

How many books has Porphyry of Tyre written?
Porphyry of Tyre published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Porphyry of Tyre's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Isagoge.
What is Porphyry of Tyre's most famous book?
Isagoge is Porphyry of Tyre's most widely read book.
Can I read Porphyry of Tyre's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Porphyry of Tyre are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.