Plotinus

by: Emilsson, E.K.

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2nd Edition

Plotinus
By Eyjólfur K. Emilsson

Description

Plotinus (AD 205–270) was the founder of Neoplatonism, whose thought has had a profound influence on medieval philosophy and on Western philosophy more broadly. In this engaging book, Eyjólfur K. Emilsson introduces and explains the full spectrum of Plotinus? philosophy for those coming to his work for the first time.

Beginning with a chapter-length overview of Plotinus? life and works which also assesses the Platonic, Aristotelian and Stoic traditions that influenced him, Emilsson goes on to address key topics including:

Plotinus? originality
the status of souls
Plotinus? language
the notion of the One or the Good
Intellect, including Plotinus? holism
the physical world
the soul and the body, including emotions and the self
Plotinus? ethics
Plotinus? influence and legacy.
This second edition has been revised and updated throughout and includes a new chapter on badness, freedom, providence and responsibility. Also including a chronology, glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, Plotinus is an ideal introduction to this major figure in Western philosophy and essential reading for students of ancient philosophy and classics.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements

Preface to the second edition

Chronology

Introduction

1. Life, works and philosophical background

2. The world according to Plotinus

3. The One and the genesis of Intellect

4. Intellect

5. Soul

6. The physical world

7. The middle soul and the soul-body compound

8. The sphere of consciousness: the higher soul and we ourselves

9. Virtue, happiness and the ethics of everyday life

10. Badness, freedom, providence and responsibility

11. Beauty and ascent to Intellect and to the One

12. Plotinus? legacy and influence

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Plotinus

by: Emilsson, E.K.

• ISBN-13: 9781032843810 / 978-1-03-284381-0
• Routledge, London, 2016

Price: 27,99 EURO

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