Plotinus: Myth, Metaphor, and Philosophical Practice
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Plotinus, the Roman philosopher (c. 204-270 CE) who is widely regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism, was also the creator of numerous myths, images, and metaphors. They have influenced both secular philosophers and Christian and Muslim theologians, but have frequently been dismissed by modern scholars as merely ornamental. In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:022656505X
ISBN13:9780226565057
Release Date:February 2018
Publisher:University of Chicago Press
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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