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Plotinus on the Nature of the Soul
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025908236
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plotinus on the Nature of the Soul explores one of the most profound inquiries in ancient philosophy: the essence, origin, and destiny of the human psyche. As a cornerstone of Neoplatonic thought, this work examines the soul's complex relationship to the Divine Intellect and the material world. Plotinus delves into how the soul animates the physical body while remaining fundamentally rooted in a higher spiritual reality, offering a sophisticated metaphysical framework that has influenced centuries of Western theology and philosophy.
Translated by the scholar Stephen MacKenna, this volume presents the intricate arguments of Plotinus with a clarity and poetic resonance that captures the depth of the original Greek thought. The text addresses fundamental questions concerning the immortality of the soul, the mechanics of perception, and the process of spiritual purification required for the soul to return to its divine source. By bridging the gap between Platonic idealism and mystical experience, the work provides a comprehensive map of the inner life and the hierarchy of existence.
This volume is an essential resource for students of classical philosophy, metaphysics, and the history of ideas. It remains a vital testament to the enduring human quest to understand the self and its place within the cosmos. Through rigorous dialectic and visionary insight, Plotinus offers a transformative perspective on the spiritual architecture of the universe.
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