Plotinos Complete Works in Chronological Order, Grouped in Four Periods, Vol. 2

Plotinus

ISBN 10: 1333808143 / ISBN 13: 9781333808143

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the essence of being and explores the nature of existence through the lens of Plotinus, a renowned philosopher of the 3rd century AD. The author examines Plotinus' theory that all things are manifestations of a single, unified essence, and that this essence is present in everything that exists. By exploring the relationship between the One and the many, the book delves into the nature of reality, the soul, and the concept of unity. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of Plotinus' ideas, examining the historical and philosophical context in which they were developed. Through a meticulous examination of Plotinus' writings, this book provides a fresh perspective on the nature of being and offers profound insights into the fundamental questions of existence, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the philosophical exploration of reality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plotinos Complete Works in Chronological Order, Grouped in Four Periods, Vol. 2
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333808143
• ISBN 13: 9781333808143
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Greco-Roman Philosophy

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Synopsis

Excerpt from Plotinos Complete Works in Chronological Order, Grouped in Four Periods, Vol. 2: Biography by Porphyry, Eunapius and Suidas Commentary by Porphyry, Illustrations by Jamblichus and Ammonius, Studies in Sources, Development, Influence, Index of Subjects, Thoughts, and Words; Amelio-Porphyrian Books, 22-33

In view of these facts, let us, starting from the very beginning, explain in a clear and lausible manner, how the soul, being incorporeal andiextend'ed, could, nevertheless, have assumed such an extension, either before the bodies, or in the bodies. If indeed one see that she was capable of assuming extension before the bodies existed, it will be easily understood that she could have done so within the bodies.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.