The Heart of Plotinus: The Essential Enneads

By Algis Uždavinys

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933316691
• ISBN13: 9781933316697
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: World Wisdom Books
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"