| The Heart of Plotinus: The Essential Enneads Contributor(s): Uzdavinys, Aldis (Editor), Bregman, Jay (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1933316691 ISBN-13: 9781933316697 Publisher: World Wisdom Books OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Philosophy | Religious - Philosophy | Metaphysics |
| Dewey: 186.4 |
| LCCN: 2009005786 |
| Series: Perennial Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.90 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |