The Enneads

John Dillon, Plotinus, John Dillon , John Dillon

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01 July 1991

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Penguin Black Classics

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Regarded as the founder of Neo-Platonism, Plotinus (AD 204-70) was the last great philosopher of antiquity, producing 0works that proved in many ways a precursor to Renaissance thought. Plotinus was convinced of the existence of a state of supreme perfection and argued powerfully that it was necessary to guide the human soul towards this state. Here he outlines his compelling belief in three increasingly perfect levels of existence - the Soul, the Intellect, and the One - and explains his conviction that humanity must strive to draw the soul towards spiritual transcendence. A fusion of Platonism, mystic passion and Aristotelian thought, The Enneads offers a highly original synthesis of early philosophical and religious beliefs, which powerfully influenced later Christian and Islamic theology.

By: Plotinus
Notes by: John Dillon
Introduction by: John Dillon
Abridged by: John Dillon
Translated by: Stephen MacKenna
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 470g
ISBN: 9780140445206
ISBN 10: 014044520X
Pages: 688
Publication Date: 01 July 1991
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active