The Wisdom of Plotinus: A Metaphysical Study (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Charles Joseph Whitby

 
9781330896228: The Wisdom of Plotinus: A Metaphysical Study (Classic Reprint)

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This book presents an in-depth study of the philosophical system of the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus, one of the founders of Neoplatonism. Plotinus's complex and wide-ranging ideas are here explained with clarity and precision, covering metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, and more. The author provides a thorough overview of Plotinus's thought, from his conceptions of the One and the Universal Soul to his theories of emanation and reincarnation. The book also explores the influence of Plotinus's thought on subsequent philosophical traditions, including Christianity and Islamic philosophy. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.

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