ABSTRACT
Some philosophical facts surpass the sheer exposition and analysis of ideas and doctrines; Socrates’ trial, for instance, or Spinoza’s excommunication. Alan Cameron, in a well-known paper, supports the view that Justinian’s edict was never fully enforced and that the philosophers, mainly Simplicius, returned to Athens and resumed their teaching activities. The statues found in the well lead the reader to assume that the house was never recovered by its owners. Some archaeological evidence is now available, but like the whole of the written testimonia, it is not conclusive. Excavations in Athens have brought to light two constructions each of which could have housed the School. In any case, what the people have is in fact a chapter in the history of the most philosophical city ever.
