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Overview
Drawing parallels with other traditions, U davinys emphasizes that Plotinus' philosophy was not a purely mental or rational exercise, but a complete way of life incorporating the spiritual virtues. Plotinus is widely regarded as the founder of the school of Neo-Platonism and this book provides an introduction to his teachings and an informative commentary on the Enneads. Also included is a commentary by Plotinus' leading disciple, Porphyry (c. 233-305 A.D.), on an enigmatic passage from Homer's epic, the Odyssey.
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- ISBN-13: 9781933316697
- ISBN-10: 1933316691
- Publisher: World Wisdom Books
- Publish Date: April 2009
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 296
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