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Select Works of Plotinus
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ISBN13: 9781025979205
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Select Works of Plotinus provides a profound gateway into the thought of one of the most influential philosophers of late antiquity. Plotinus, the founder of Neoplatonism, sought to synthesize and expand upon the teachings of Plato, focusing on the nature of the One, the Intellect, and the Soul. This collection, translated by the renowned Platonist Thomas Taylor, includes key treatises that explore the hierarchy of existence and the soul's journey toward divine union.
The volume covers essential metaphysical concepts, including the emanation of reality from a single source and the relationship between the material world and the realm of forms. Taylor's translations are celebrated for their philosophical depth and their attempt to capture the spiritual intensity of the original Greek texts. Readers will encounter rigorous dialectic alongside mystical insights, offering a comprehensive view of Plotinian thought.
As a cornerstone of Western philosophy, Select Works of Plotinus influenced centuries of theological and philosophical development, from early Christian mysticism to Renaissance humanism. This work remains an indispensable resource for students of ancient philosophy, classical studies, and the history of ideas.
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