Regarded as the founder of Neo-Platonism, Plotinus (AD 204-70) was the last great philosopher of antiquity, producing 0works that proved in many ways a precursor to Renaissance thought. Plotinus was convinced of the existence of a state of supreme perfection and argued powerfully that it was necessary to guide the human soul towards this state. Here he outlines his compelling belief in three increasingly perfect levels of existence - the Soul, the Intellect, and the One - and explains his conviction that humanity must strive to draw the soul towards spiritual transcendence. A fusion of Platonism, mystic passion and Aristotelian thought, The Enneads offers a highly original synthesis of early philosophical and religious beliefs, which powerfully influenced later Christian and Islamic theology.
By:
Plotinus Notes by:
John Dillon Introduction by:
John Dillon Abridged by:
John Dillon Translated by:
Stephen MacKenna Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 468g ISBN:9780140445206 ISBN 10: 014044520X Pages: 688 Publication Date:01 July 1991 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
