The Heart of Plotinus: The Essential Enneads

Author/Contributor(s):	Uzdavinys, Aldis; Bregman, Jay
Publisher:	World Wisdom
Date:	4/16/2009
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Drawing parallels with other traditions, U davinys emphasizes that Plotinus' philosophy was not a purely mental or rational exercise, but a complete way of life incorporating the spiritual virtues. Plotinus is widely regarded as the founder of the school of Neo-Platonism and this book provides an introduction to his teachings and an informative commentary on the Enneads. Also included is a commentary by Plotinus' leading disciple, Porphyry (c. 233-305 A.D.), on an enigmatic passage from Homer's epic, the Odyssey.