The Essence of Plotinus: Extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry's Life of Plotinus

The Essence of Plotinus is a book that contains extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry's Life of Plotinus, written by Stephen MacKenna. The book is an introduction to the philosophy of Plotinus, a philosopher who lived in the third century AD and is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Neoplatonism.The book begins with an introduction to Plotinus and his philosophy, providing a brief overview of his life and the main themes of his work. It then presents extracts from the Six Enneads, which are Plotinus' most important works, organized into chapters that cover topics such as the nature of the soul, the One, the Good, and the relationship between the individual and the universe.Porphyry's Life of Plotinus is also included in the book, providing a biographical account of Plotinus' life and the development of his philosophy. The book concludes with a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Essence of Plotinus is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of Plotinus, providing readers with a clear and concise overview of his work and its significance in the history of philosophy.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.