Against The Gnostics

By Plotinus

Book Overview

Against the Gnostics is a philosophical work written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the third century AD. The book is a critique of the Gnostic movement, which was a religious movement that emerged in the early Christian era and claimed to possess secret knowledge of the divine. Plotinus argues that the Gnostics' understanding of the nature of reality is flawed and that their claims to possess secret knowledge are unfounded. He critiques their dualistic worldview, which posits a fundamental opposition between the material and spiritual realms, and argues that the true nature of reality is a unity that transcends such distinctions. The book also explores the relationship between philosophy and religion, arguing that true knowledge of the divine can only be attained through philosophical contemplation rather than through the acquisition of secret knowledge. Overall, Against the Gnostics is a powerful critique of a significant religious movement of the early Christian era, and a testament to Plotinus' profound philosophical insights.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Select Works of Plotinus, by Plotinus . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594297.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162882867
• ISBN13: 9781162882864
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"