Plotinus (Classic Reprint): The Ethical Treatises, Being the Treatises of the First Ennead, with Porphyry's Life of Plotinus, and the Preller-Ritter ... of the Plotinian System (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore Plotinus's ethical treatises and discover a path to inner purification and lasting wisdom. This edition presents the first Ennead’s key writings, alongside Porphyry's Life of Plotinus and the Preller-Ritter conspectus, translated by Stephen Mackenna for accessible study.
The collection surveys virtue, beauty, and the soul’s ascent toward the One. It blends philosophical argument with practical guidance on purification, self-mastery, and the purification of desire to reach a higher, unchanging good. Rich with definitions, dialogues, and the structure of Plotinian thought, this edition helps readers trace how late antique philosophy framed happiness, meaning, and the nature of reality.
- Clear organization of the First Ennead and essential background materials
- Accessible translation that preserves the original’s clarity and nuance
- Foundational discussions on virtue, intellect, and the Good
- Context from Porphyry’s life of Plotinus and the conspectus of the Plotinian system
Ideal for readers of ancient philosophy, Christian and Neoplatonist thought, and anyone seeking a rigorous introduction to Plotinus's ethics and metaphysics.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Prepare to delve into the philosophical realm with this insightful examination of the human condition from a classical perspective. The author explores the relationship between the soul and the physical body, questioning where the seat of our emotions, experiences, and actions lies. Engaging with themes of perception, reason, and the nature of existence itself, this book investigates the complexities of human consciousness and the search for understanding our place in the universe. Through its exploration of ancient philosophical ideas, this book offers a profound and timeless exploration of the human experience. 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. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330654040_0
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