51 results for 'Plotinus'

The Enneads I. 1-9 by G. P. Goold This volume presents the first nine treatises of Plotinus' philosophical work, Enneads, translated into English for the first time in the Loeb Classical Library...

Plotinus Myth, Metaphor, and Philosophical Practice by Stephen R. L. Clark explores the role of myths, images, and metaphors in the philosophy of Plotinus, a Roman philosopher who founded...

The Plotinus Reader brings together a comprehensive selection of translations from the Enneads, a central work in the history of philosophy. Edited by Lloyd P. Gerson and based on decades of textual...

The Essential Plotinus provides a clear and concise introduction to the philosophical ideas of Plotinus. This collection of excerpts offers insight into his complex and multifaceted view of the world...

Plotinus' Ennead II.4 explores the nature of matter that underlies physical and intelligible beings. Aristotle had previously identified this substrate as "matter," and Stoic philosophers followed...

Plotinus on the Soul offers a sophisticated Platonist theory of the soul in antiquity. This study explores Plotinus' psychology and its innovative interpretation of Plato's Timaeus.The notion of the...

Ennead V.1 On the Three Primary Levels of RealityThis condensed treatise provides an outline of Plotinus' spiritual and metaphysical system, covering topics such as the nature of the self, eternity...

Plotinus on Body and Beauty explores the intersection of philosophy, society, and religion in third-century Rome. Margaret R. Miles brings this ancient thought to life by relating it to contemporary...

Pierre Hadot's lively philosophical portrait of Plotinus remains the preeminent introduction to the man and his thought. First published in France in 1963, this book now makes its English-language...

The Heart of Plotinus: A Complete Way of Life This collection brings together the essential teachings of Plotinus, the founder of Neo-Platonism, and his leading disciple Porphyry. Drawing parallels...

Marsilio Ficino's Commentary on Plotinus Ennead III is a foundational work in the study of Neoplatonism. First published in 1492, this Latin translation and commentary remains a crucial introduction...

Ennead III.4 On Our Allotted Guardian Spirit by Plotinus This treatise explores the nature of the soul and the phenomenon of a personal guardian spirit, aiming to integrate Plato's statements about...

The Ennead V.5: That the Intelligibles are Not External to the Intellect, and on the Good by Plotinus and Lloyd P. Gerson. This treatise explores the relationship between Plato's Demiurge and the...

Ennead I.1: What is the Living Thing? what is Man?This concise analysis explores key themes in Plotinus' psychology and ethics, focusing on the soul-body relation. It examines various philosophical...

The Cambridge Companion to Plotinus by Lloyd P. Gerson provides an in-depth exploration of the complex system developed by this influential philosopher. Published in 1996, this volume brings together...

Plotinus explores two distinct notions of self in his philosophy: the corporeal and the rational. The former is marked by personality and imperfection, while the latter is characterized by goodness...

Aristotle and Plotinus on Memory explores two influential treatises on memory from ancient philosophy. In these works, Aristotle and Plotinus discuss memory as a fundamental cognitive faculty, with...

This complete collection of Plotinus' Enneads brings together the entire compendium in an authoritative translation. Comprising fifty-four tractates, each explores a subject of his philosophy, from...

The Renaissance of Plotinus: The Soul and Human Nature in Marsilio Ficino's Commentary on the EnneadsThis book explores the pivotal role of Marsilio Ficino's 1492 Latin translation of Plotinus'...

The Complete Works of Plotinus presents a comprehensive and chronological collection of the philosopher's writings. This single-volume edition brings together Dr. Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie's translation...

Reading Neoplatonism offers a fresh perspective on one of the most influential philosophical traditions of the ancient world. Sara Rappe's groundbreaking study applies contemporary philosophy of...

Stephen Gersh's new collection of essays sheds light on the enduring influence of Plotinus, a third-century philosopher who founded 'Neoplatonism'. This comprehensive study explores how his ideas...

Plotinus' Ennead, Volume VI: 1-5 is a foundational work of Neoplatonic philosophy. Written by Plotinus, one of the most influential philosophers of the ancient world, this collection of treatises...

The Enneads by Plotinus This collection of philosophical treatises is the culmination of Plotinus' life's work, written over several decades as he sought to understand the nature of reality and the...

Enneads. III. 1-9, translated by A. H. Armstrong, is the third volume in Plotinus' six-volume philosophical work.Written in the 3rd century AD, this collection of nine treatises explores the nature...

Return to the One presents Plotinus's compelling answers to ageless questions about the nature of God, spirit, and soul. In this modern exposition of his Enneads, the 3rd century mystic philosopher...

Aristotle's classification of the world into ten categories has been the subject of debate for centuries. In this part of his commentary, Simplicius records the controversy surrounding the six...

Neoplatonism provides a fresh perspective on the philosophical ideas of Plotinus and his followers. Until recently, their concepts were often viewed as mere religious or magical mumbo-jumbo, but...

The Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies Supplement explores the work of Porphyry, a significant philosopher in his own right and pupil of Plotinus. Recent years have seen renewed interest...

Exploring the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through the lens of philosophy, this book brings together Eastern, Western, and Indigenous thought to shed new light on timeless questions.The...

The Enneads Abridged Edition by Plotinus is a highly original synthesis of Platonism, mystic passion, and ideas from Greek philosophy. This influential work explores central tenets of Christian...

This comprehensive collection of Neoplatonic writings provides translations of the central texts of four major figures: Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus, and Proclus. The introduction offers an...

A comprehensive survey of ancient philosophy, this collection brings together key primary writings and expert commentary to explore the foundations of philosophy as we know it.From Pre-Socratic...

Proclus' Elements of Theology is a comprehensive summary of the Neoplatonic system in its fully developed form. This foundational text is considered second only to Plotinus' Enneads in importance for...

Pursuits of Wisdom: Six Ways of Life in Ancient Philosophy from Socrates to PlotinusThis major reinterpretation of ancient philosophy recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a...

Nature Loves to Hide: Quantum Physics and the Nature of Reality presents an alternative world view that challenges our understanding of the universe. Having outgrown the Newtonian paradigm, this book...

God and the Between by William Desmond explores the intersection of philosophy and religion in a constructive spirit. Drawing on ideas from both fields, Desmond rethinks the question of God and...

Marsilio Ficino's new translations and commentaries on two treatises attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite are presented in this critical edition. Ficino aimed to show how these texts, which he...

First to articulate the foundations of true philosophy, Parmenides' work has had a profound impact on Western thought. His poem and philosophical principles continue to illuminate the minds of...

The Brahmasutra of Badarayana is a foundational text in Vedanta philosophy. Written by the sage identified with Vyasa, it aims to provide clarity on the most profound aspects of the Upanisads. This...

Platonist Contemplative Asceticism: Practice and Principle is a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the principles of Platonist renunciation and asceticism in modern life. This...

Calcidius' translation and commentary on Plato's Timaeus offers a unique insight into the ancient philosopher's cosmological "myth" of the universe and humankind. This work, which falls outside the...

Lloyd P. Gerson's latest volume presents an innovative account of Platonism and its relationship with Naturalism. He argues that Platonism defines philosophy as a distinct subject matter, the...

Panentheism--The Other God of the Philosophers From Plato to the Present by John W. Cooper explores the growth and evolution of this intricate theology from ancient times to the present day. This...

The Letters of Marsilio Ficino offers a unique insight into the life and thought of one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance. Spanning just seventeen months, from April 1491 to...

Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy in Primary Sources A concise anthology of primary sources for an introduction to ancient philosophy, covering from the Presocratics to Neoplatonists. This Second...

The Lives of the Sophists offers a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Greek sophistry. Flavius Philostratus and Eunapius, two prominent figures in this field, provide a treasure trove of...

Introduction to Metaphysics From Parmenides to Levinas by Jean Grondin provides a comprehensive history of metaphysics from ancient Greece to modern philosophy. This book explores seminal texts and...

Cities, and Thrones, and Powers explores how we might build a divinely-ordered city. Stephen Clark delves into the philosophy of mind and metaphysics of Plotinus, examining the balance between our...

Peter Adamson's Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds offers an engaging exploration of eight hundred years of philosophical thought. From the third century BC to the sixth century AD,...

The Platonic Tradition by Peter Kreeft The Platonic tradition is the foundation upon which Western philosophy has been built. Its influence is profound and far-reaching, shaping the way we think...