The Essence Of Plotinus: Extracts From The Six Enneads And Porphyry's Life Of Plotinus

""The Essence of Plotinus"" is a collection of extracts from the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus, as well as a biography written by his student Porphyry. Plotinus was a highly influential thinker in the development of Neoplatonism, a school of thought that sought to reconcile the teachings of Plato with the ideas of Aristotle and other ancient philosophers. The book includes selections from Plotinus' six major works, known as the Enneads, which explore topics such as the nature of the soul, the relationship between the material and spiritual worlds, and the concept of the One. MacKenna's translation seeks to capture the poetic and mystical qualities of Plotinus' writing, which has been praised for its beauty and depth. The biography by Porphyry provides a glimpse into the life and teachings of Plotinus, as well as the intellectual and spiritual milieu of the ancient world. Overall, ""The Essence of Plotinus"" offers readers a window into one of the most important philosophical movements in history, and a profound meditation on the nature of reality and the human experience.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.