On The Three Hypostases That Rank As The Principles Of Things

By Plotinus

Book Overview

On The Three Hypostases That Rank As The Principles Of Things is a philosophical treatise written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher in the third century AD. The book is a part of his larger work, The Enneads, which explores the nature of reality and the human experience. In this particular book, Plotinus focuses on the three hypostases, or principles, that he believes are the foundation of all existence. These principles are the One, the Intellect, and the Soul. He argues that the One is the ultimate source of all being and is beyond human comprehension. The Intellect is the realm of ideas and concepts, and the Soul is the bridge between the physical world and the higher realms of existence. Throughout the book, Plotinus explores the relationships between these three principles and their role in the creation of the universe. He also discusses the concept of unity and how it relates to the human experience. Overall, On The Three Hypostases That Rank As The Principles Of Things is a dense and complex work of philosophy that delves deeply into the nature of reality and existence. It is a significant contribution to the field of metaphysics and has had a profound impact on Western philosophy.THIS 26 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: 1162846887
• ISBN13: 9781162846880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"