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Plotinus on the Beautiful is a book written by Stephen MacKenna, which explores the philosophy of beauty as developed by the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus. Plotinus was a prominent figure in the development of Neoplatonism, a philosophical movement that sought to reconcile... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The design of the following discourse is to bring us to the perception of the beautiful itself, even while connected with a corporeal nature, which must be the great end of all true philosophy and which Plotinus happily obtained.

""Plotinus on the Beautiful"" is a philosophical book written by Stephen MacKenna. It focuses on the ideas of Plotinus, a philosopher who lived in the third century AD and is known for his work on metaphysics and the concept of beauty. The book explores Plotinus' thoughts on... Read Full Overview

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

A compact doorway into a timeless inquiry: what is beauty, and how is it formed? A refined voyage through the nature of beauty in Plotinus, rendered for today's reader. This incisive essay, translated from antiquity, traverses beauty as form, unity and perception, tracing a lineage... Read Full Overview

""An Essay On The Beautiful"" is a philosophical work written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the ancient world. In this book, Plotinus explores the concept of beauty and its role in the human experience. He argues that beauty is not simply a superficial quality, but... Read Full Overview

""An Essay On The Beautiful"" is a philosophical work written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the ancient world. The book explores the concept of beauty and its relationship to the divine, using a combination of metaphysical and aesthetic arguments. Plotinus argues that... Read Full Overview