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The Plotinus Reader

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The Plotinus Reader offers a collection of profound philosophical writings from the ancient thinker Plotinus. These texts delve into the nature of reality, the human soul, and the connection between the material and spiritual worlds. Engaging with metaphysical themes, Plotinus explores the One, or the ultimate source of all existence, encouraging readers to seek wisdom and spiritual understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by ancient philosophy and the exploration of metaphysical concepts, as it delves into the teachings of Plotinus, a leading philosopher of Neoplatonism. This book may appeal to those who appreciate a deep philosophical journey into the nature of reality, the soul, and the pursuit of a higher state of knowledge and enlightenment.

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The Plotinus Reader

"This title contains revised translations of Plotinus's opus. In addition to the translations, included is an appendix of Classical sources. Also included is a glossary of important terms in English to help the reader with Plotinus's difficult and somewhat technical vocabulary. Extensive cross-references in footnotes help the reader navigate through Plotinus's writings"--

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The Plotinus Reader provides a generous selection of translations from the fifty-four treatises that together make up the Enneads of Plotinus, a central work in the history of philosophy.

They were prepared by a team of specialists in ancient philosophy and edited by Lloyd P. Gerson. Based on the definitive critical edition of the Greek, along with decades of additional textual criticism by many scholars, these translations aim to provide a readable, accurate rendering of Plotinus's often very difficult language.

Included are extensive references to Plotinus's sources, scores of cross-references, and an extensive glossary of technical terms.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624668951

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Lloyd P. Gerson

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 559g

Pages: 312

About the Author

Lloyd P. Gerson is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.

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