Extracts From The Enneads

By Plotinus

Book Overview

Extracts From The Enneads is a collection of writings by the philosopher Plotinus, who lived in the third century AD. The Enneads are a series of nine treatises that explore the nature of reality, the human soul, and the relationship between the individual and the divine. This book contains selected passages from these treatises, presented in a clear and accessible format for modern readers. The extracts cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of the universe, the role of the soul in human experience, and the ultimate goal of human existence. Plotinus' writing is characterized by a deep spiritual insight and a profound understanding of the human condition. This book is an excellent introduction to his work for anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, or the history of ideas.THIS 212 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Essence of Plotinus: Extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry�������s Life of Plotinus, by Plotinus . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100928.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: 1425332412
• ISBN13: 9781425332419
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"