Plotinos Complete Works V1 and V2

by Plotinos, Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie (Editor)

Plotinos Complete Works V1 and V2 is a collection of the philosophical writings of Plotinos, a prominent philosopher of the ancient world. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume containing the Enneads, a series of essays on topics such as metaphysics, ethics, and theology. The second volume contains additional writings by Plotinos, including his letters and treatises on topics such as the nature of the soul and the relationship between the individual and the divine. The book is a comprehensive exploration of Plotinos' philosophical ideas, which were influential in the development of Neoplatonism and had a lasting impact on Western philosophy. The book is suitable for scholars and students of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.1918. Volume 1 and 2. The works of Plotinus are presented in chronological order, grouped into four periods; with Biography by Porphyry, Eunapius and Suidas, Commentary by Porphyry, Illustrations by Iamblichus and Ammonius, Studies in sources, development, influence; and an Index of subjects, thoughts and words. By fusing parallel streams of thought, Plotinus became the representative of the post-Platonic age, and translated Greek philosophy into terms later taken up by Christianity. He was the bridge between Plato and Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Calvin and the Thirty-nine Articles. For his age he did what Plato had done for his, and thereby takes rank beside the latter as one of the peaks in the mountain chains of human thought.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.

654 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

Plotinus was a major Greek-speaking philosopher of the ancient world. In his philosophy there are three principles: the One, the Intellect, and the Soul. His teacher was Ammonius Saccas and he is of the Platonic tradition. Historians of the 19th century invented the term Neoplatonism and applied it to him and his philosophy which was influential in Late Antiquity. Much of the biographical information about Plotinus comes from Porphyry's preface to his edition of Plotinus' Enneads. His metaphysical writings have inspired centuries of Pagan, Islamic, Jewish, Christian, and Gnostic metaphysicians and mystics.