The Heart of Plotinus: The Essential Enneads (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781933316697)

Drawing parallels with other traditions, U davinys emphasizes that Plotinus' philosophy was not a purely mental or rational exercise, but a complete way of life incorporating the spiritual virtues. Plotinus is widely regarded as the founder of the school of Neo-Platonism and this book provides an introduction to his teachings and an informative commentary on the Enneads. Also included is a commentary by Plotinus' leading disciple, Porphyry (c. 233-305 A.D.), on an enigmatic passage from Homer's epic, the Odyssey.

Author: Aldis Uzdavinys
ISBN-10: 1933316691
ISBN-13: 9781933316697
Publisher: World Wisdom Books
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2009
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d