Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 3
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A good fit for
- Students and scholars specializing in ancient Greek philosophy and late classical thought
- Readers who need systematic reading in Platonism and Neoplatonism
- Religious studies researchers who wish to understand the origins of Christian theology from primary texts
- Self-learners with the ability to read philosophy in English who are willing to read the classics slowly
Not a good fit for
- General introductory readers seeking a Chinese translation
- Readers looking for light leisure reading or narrative content
- Beginners without a philosophical foundation who expect accessible explanations
Reading tips
- First read a general introduction to the Enneads or the relevant chapters of a history of philosophy to establish the basic framework of the emanative theory.
- Read slowly in the order of the treatises in the volume, and after each treatise restate its core arguments in your own words.
- Use an English philosophical glossary or the translation's notes to clarify key concepts such as the One, Intellect, and Soul.
- Read in comparison with Plato's Republic or relevant works of Augustine to observe the continuity of thought.
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About the author
Plotinus (c. 205–270) was an ancient Greek philosopher. He was born at Lycopolis in Egypt, then under Roman rule, and died in Campania. He studied under Ammonius Saccas and moved to Rome around 245, where he taught and is regarded by later generations as the founder of Neoplatonism. His works were edited by his pupil Porphyry into the Enneads, in which he set out the doctrine of the three primary principles—the One, Intellect, and Soul—exerting a profound influence on later philosophy and theology. This library holds five of his works, including several volumes of the Complete Works of Plotinus and On the Beautiful, mostly in English translation or compilation, presenting his metaphysical and aesthetic thought. Public information on the details of his life is limited; readers may consult the volumes of the Complete Works and specialized studies to follow the development of his thought.
