Plotinus

Author : Eyjólfur K. Emilsson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134328758

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Plotinus by Eyjólfur K. Emilsson Pdf

Plotinus (AD 205–270) was the founder of Neoplatonism, whose thought has had a profound influence on medieval philosophy, and on Western philosophy more broadly. In this engaging book, Eyjólfur K. Emilsson introduces and explains the full spectrum of Plotinus’ philosophy for those coming to his work for the first time. Beginning with a chapter-length overview of Plotinus’ life and works which also assesses the Platonic, Aristotelian and Stoic traditions that influenced him, Emilsson goes on to address key topics including: Plotinus’ originality the status of souls Plotinus’ language the notion of the One or the Good Intellect, including Plotinus’ holism the physical world the soul and the body, including emotions and the self Plotinus’ ethics Plotinus’ influence and legacy. Including a chronology, glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, Plotinus is an ideal introduction to this major figure in Western philosophy, and is essential reading for students of ancient philosophy and classics.

Author : Pierre Hadot
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226827131

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Plotinus or the Simplicity of Vision by Pierre Hadot Pdf

Since its original publication in France in 1963, Pierre Hadot's lively philosophical portrait of Plotinus remains the preeminent introduction to the man and his thought. Michael Chase's lucid translation—complete with a useful chronology and analytical bibliography—at last makes this book available to the English-speaking world. Hadot carefully examines Plotinus's views on the self, existence, love, virtue, gentleness, and solitude. He shows that Plotinus, like other philosophers of his day, believed that Plato and Aristotle had already articulated the essential truths; for him, the purpose of practicing philosophy was not to profess new truths but to engage in spiritual exercises so as to live philosophically. Seen in this light, Plotinus's counsel against fixation on the body and all earthly matters stemmed not from disgust or fear, but rather from his awareness of the negative effect that bodily preoccupation and material concern could have on spiritual exercises.

Author : Giannis Stamatellos
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791470628

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Plotinus and the Presocratics by Giannis Stamatellos Pdf

The first book-length philosophical study on the Presocratic influences in Plotinus’ Enneads.

Author : Lloyd P. Gerson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996-08-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521476763

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The Cambridge Companion to Plotinus by Lloyd P. Gerson Pdf

Sixteen leading scholars introduce and explain the many facets of Plotinus' 'Neoplatonism'.

Author : Stephen R. L. Clark
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226565057

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Plotinus by Stephen R. L. Clark Pdf

"Plotinus, the Roman philosopher (c. 204-270 CE) who is widely regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism, was also the creator of numerous myths, images, and metaphors, which have frequently been dismissed by modern scholars as merely ornamental. In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which individuals can achieve one of Plotinus's most important goals: self-transformation through contemplation. Clark examines a variety of Plotinus's myths and metaphors within the cultural and philosophical context of his time, asking probing questions about their contemplative effects. Through rich images and structures, Clark casts Plotinus as a philosopher deeply concerned with philosophy as a way of life." -- Résumé de l'éditeur.

Author : Kevin Corrigan
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Neoplatonism
ISBN : 1557532346

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Reading Plotinus by Kevin Corrigan Pdf

Plotinus was one of the most influential philosophers of the early Christian world, whose life was dedicated to the care of others and whose extensive treatises were recorded and preserved by his pupil and colleague Porphyry. This book provides a guide to reading and understanding Plotinus and covers many of the topics that he contemplated.

Author : John R. Bussanich,Plotinus
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9004089969

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The One and Its Relation to Intellect in Plotinus by John R. Bussanich,Plotinus Pdf

Author : Lloyd P. Gerson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134687787

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Plotinus-Arg Philosophers by Lloyd P. Gerson Pdf

First published in 1999. We are fortunate in possessing a fascinating document, The Life of Plotinus, written by the philosopher Porphyry, a pupil and associate of Plotinus for the last eight years of his life. The basic facts contained in this Life can be quickly recounted. Plotinus was likely a Greek born in Egypt in AD 205. It is possible, though, that he came from a Hellenized Egyptian or Roman family. In his 28th year, Plotinus discovered in himself a thirst for philosophy. This is a collection of his works- Ennead I contains treatises on what Porphyry calls “ethical matters”; Enneads II–III contain treatises on natural philosophy or cosmology, with some rationalizations for the inclusion of III. 4, 5, 7, and 8. Ennead IV concerns the soul; V Intellect or and VI being, numbers, and the One. The thematic unity of Enneads I, IV, and V is somewhat greater than the rest.

Author : Giannis Stamatellos
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780791480311

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Plotinus and the Presocratics by Giannis Stamatellos Pdf

The first book-length philosophical study on the Presocratic influences in Plotinus’ Enneads.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780199803071

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Plotinus: Oxford Bibliographies Online Research Guide by Oxford University Press Pdf

This ebook is a selective guide designed to help scholars and students of the ancient world find reliable sources of information by directing them to the best available scholarly materials in whatever form or format they appear from books, chapters, and journal articles to online archives, electronic data sets, and blogs. Written by a leading international authority on the subject, the ebook provides bibliographic information supported by direct recommendations about which sources to consult and editorial commentary to make it clear how the cited sources are interrelated. A reader will discover, for instance, the most reliable introductions and overviews to the topic, and the most important publications on various areas of scholarly interest within this topic. In classics, as in other disciplines, researchers at all levels are drowning in potentially useful scholarly information, and this guide has been created as a tool for cutting through that material to find the exact source you need. This ebook is just one of many articles from Oxford Bibliographies Online: Classics, a continuously updated and growing online resource designed to provide authoritative guidance through the scholarship and other materials relevant to the study of classics. Oxford Bibliographies Online covers most subject disciplines within the social science and humanities, for more information visit www.aboutobo.com.

Author : Lloyd Gerson,James Wilberding
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781108805247

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The New Cambridge Companion to Plotinus by Lloyd Gerson,James Wilberding Pdf

Plotinus stands at a crossroads in ancient philosophy, between the more than 600 years of philosophy that came before him and the new Platonic tradition. He was the first and perhaps the greatest systematizer of Plato's thought, and all later students of Plato in the following centuries approached Plato through him. This Companion from a new generation of ancient philosophy scholars reflects the current state of research on Plotinus, with chapters on topics including mathematics, fate and determinism, happiness, the theory of forms, categories of reality, matter and evil, and Plotinus' legacy. The volume offers an accessible overview of the thought of one of the pivotal figures in the history of philosophy, and reveals his importance as a thinker whose impact goes far beyond his importance as an interpreter of Plato.

Author : Eyjólfur K. Emilsson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134328765

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Plotinus by Eyjólfur K. Emilsson Pdf

Plotinus (AD 205-270) was the founder of Neoplatonism, whose thought has had a profound influence on medieval philosophy, and on Western philosophy more broadly. In this engaging book, Eyjólfur K. Emilsson introduces and explains the full spectrum of Plotinus' philosophy for those coming to his work for the first time.Beginning with a chapter-length overview of Plotinus' life and works which also assesses the Platonic, Aristotelian and Stoic traditions that influenced him. Emilsson goes on to address key topics including: Plotinus' originalitythe status of souls; Plotinus' languagethe notion of the One or the Good; Intellect, including Plotinus' holism; the physical world; the soul and the body, including emotions and the self; Plotinus' ethics; Plotinus' influence and legacy.Including a chronology, glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, Plotinus is an ideal introduction to this major figure in Western philosophy, and is essential reading for students of ancient philosophy and classics.

Author : Lloyd P. Gerson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134687794

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Plotinus-Arg Philosophers by Lloyd P. Gerson Pdf

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Stephen Gersh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108415286

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Plotinus' Legacy by Stephen Gersh Pdf

Using a series of case-studies from across European philosophical traditions, this book traces the influence of Neoplatonism over the centuries.

Author : Svetla Slaveva-Griffin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199703746

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Plotinus on Number by Svetla Slaveva-Griffin Pdf

Plotinus on Number studies the fundamental role which number plays in the architecture of the universe in Neoplatonic philosophy. This book draws attention to Platinus' concept as a necesscary and fundamental link between the Platonic and the late Neoplatonic theories of number.