""The Essence of Plotinus"" is a collection of extracts from the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus, as well as a biography written by his student Porphyry. Plotinus was a highly influential thinker in the development of Neoplatonism, a school of thought that sought to reconcile the teachings of Plato with the ideas of Aristotle and other ancient philosophers. The book includes selections from Plotinus' six major works, known as the Enneads,...
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