Select Works of Plotinus - Paperback

by Thomas Taylor (Author)

Select Works of Plotinus is a book written by Thomas Taylor that contains a collection of writings by the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus. Plotinus was a prominent figure in the development of Neoplatonism, a school of philosophy that blended elements of Platonism and Aristotelianism. The book includes translations of some of Plotinus's most important works, including Enneads, which is considered his magnum opus. Taylor's translations are highly regarded for their accuracy and clarity, and he provides extensive commentary and analysis to help readers understand the complex ideas presented in the works. The book covers a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, and theology, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy or the history of ideas.1929. Edited, preface, and bibliography by G.R.S. Mead. Contents: On the virtues; On Dialectic; On Matter; Against the Gnostics; On the Impassivity of Incorporeal Natures; On Eternity and Time; On the Immortality of the Soul; On the Three Hypostases that rank as the Principles of Things; On Intellect, Ideas, and Real Being; On the Essence of the Soul; A discussion of Doubts relative to the Soul; On the Generation and Order of Things after the First; On Gnostic Hypostases, and That which is beyond Them; That the Nature which is beyond Being is not Intellective, etc.; On the Good, or the One.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.