Plotini Opera V2 (1856)

Adolphus Kirchhoff

ISBN 10: 1437145094 / ISBN 13: 9781437145090

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Plotini Opera V2 (1856) is a book written by Adolphus Kirchhoff that compiles the works of the philosopher Plotinus. The book is the second volume of a larger collection of Plotinus' writings, and it includes his treatises on metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology. The book begins with an introduction that provides a brief biography of Plotinus and an overview of his philosophical ideas. The introduction is followed by the text of Plotinus' Enneads, which is divided into six sections. The first section deals with the nature of the One, which Plotinus considers to be the ultimate reality and the source of all existence. The second section discusses the nature of the intellect, which Plotinus sees as the intermediary between the One and the material world. The third section explores the nature of the soul, which Plotinus believes is immortal and divine. The fourth section deals with the problem of evil, and Plotinus argues that evil is not a positive force but rather a lack of goodness. The fifth section discusses the relationship between the individual soul and the One, and the sixth and final section deals with the nature of the material world and the role it plays in the overall scheme of things. Throughout the book, Kirchhoff provides detailed notes and commentary on Plotinus' ideas, helping to clarify and contextualize his sometimes complex and abstract arguments. Overall, Plotini Opera V2 (1856) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of Plotinus and the development of Neoplatonism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plotini Opera V2 (1856)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437145094
• ISBN 13: 9781437145090
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 24D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 650 grams

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Plotini Opera V2 (1856) is a book written by Adolphus Kirchhoff that compiles the works of the philosopher Plotinus. The book is the second volume of a larger collection of Plotinus' writings, and it includes his treatises on metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology. The book begins with an introduction that provides a brief biography of Plotinus and an overview of his philosophical ideas. The introduction is followed by the text of Plotinus' Enneads, which is divided into six sections. The first section deals with the nature of the One, which Plotinus considers to be the ultimate reality and the source of all existence. The second section discusses the nature of the intellect, which Plotinus sees as the intermediary between the One and the material world. The third section explores the nature of the soul, which Plotinus believes is immortal and divine. The fourth section deals with the problem of evil, and Plotinus argues that evil is not a positive force but rather a lack of goodness. The fifth section discusses the relationship between the individual soul and the One, and the sixth and final section deals with the nature of the material world and the role it plays in the overall scheme of things. Throughout the book, Kirchhoff provides detailed notes and commentary on Plotinus' ideas, helping to clarify and contextualize his sometimes complex and abstract arguments. Overall, Plotini Opera V2 (1856) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of Plotinus and the development of Neoplatonism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.