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An Essay On The Beautiful

An Essay On The Beautiful

Plotinus

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ISBN10: 1162850515
ISBN13: 9781162850511
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
An Essay On The Beautiful is a philosophical work written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the ancient world. In this book, Plotinus explores the concept of beauty and its role in the human experience. He argues that beauty is not simply a superficial quality, but a fundamental aspect of the universe and of human consciousness.Plotinus draws on a wide range of sources, including Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics, to develop his ideas about beauty. He discusses the nature of beauty, the different types of beauty that exist, and the relationship between beauty and the divine. He also explores the ways in which beauty can be experienced and appreciated, both in the natural world and in art.Throughout the book, Plotinus emphasizes the importance of beauty as a means of transcending the limitations of the material world and connecting with the divine. He argues that the experience of beauty can bring us closer to the ultimate reality of the universe, and that it is an essential part of the human quest for meaning and purpose.Overall, An Essay On The Beautiful is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience. It offers a unique perspective on beauty and its role in our lives, and is a valuable contribution to the philosophical tradition of the ancient world.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theosophical Siftings: A Collection of Essays, by Plotinus . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612990X.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.

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