Extracts From Porphyry's Life Of Plotinus

""Extracts From Porphyry's Life Of Plotinus"" is a book written by Stephen MacKenna that provides a glimpse into the life and teachings of the renowned philosopher Plotinus. The book is based on the writings of Porphyry, a disciple of Plotinus, who wrote a biography of his teacher after his death. The book contains extracts from this biography, which offer insights into Plotinus' life, his philosophy, and his spiritual practices. The extracts cover various topics such as Plotinus' childhood, his journey to Alexandria to study philosophy, his encounter with Ammonius Saccas, his founding of the school of Neoplatonism, and his teachings on the nature of the soul, the divine, and the universe. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy, spirituality, and mysticism.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Essence of Plotinus: Extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry�������s Life of Plotinus, by Stephen MacKenna. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100928.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.