On The Impassivity Of Incorporeal Natures

By Plotinus

Book Overview

On The Impassivity Of Incorporeal Natures is a philosophical work written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher in the 3rd century AD. The book explores the concept of incorporeal natures, which refers to entities that are not physical in nature, such as the soul or the divine. In particular, Plotinus focuses on the idea of impassivity, which refers to the inability of these natures to be affected by external forces. Throughout the book, Plotinus argues that incorporeal natures are fundamentally different from physical entities, and that they exist on a higher plane of reality. He explores the nature of the soul, the divine, and other incorporeal entities, and argues that they are not subject to the same laws of cause and effect that govern the physical world. The book is divided into six sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the concept of impassivity. Plotinus draws on a range of philosophical traditions, including Platonism, Aristotelianism, and Stoicism, to develop his ideas. He also engages with contemporary debates in philosophy, including the nature of causation and the relationship between the physical and the non-physical. Overall, On The Impassivity Of Incorporeal Natures is a complex and challenging work that explores some of the most fundamental questions in philosophy. It remains an important text for scholars of ancient philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the nature of reality and the relationship between the physical and the non-physical.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: 1425306489
• ISBN13: 9781425306489
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"