Plotinus' Legacy
Title | Plotinus' Legacy PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Gersh |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | 307 |
Release | 2019-04-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1108415288 |
Using a series of case-studies from across European philosophical traditions, this book traces the influence of Neoplatonism over the centuries.
Plotinus
Title | Plotinus PDF eBook |
Author | Eyjólfur K. Emilsson |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 334 |
Release | 2017-02-24 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1134328753 |
Plotinus (AD 205–270) was the founder of Neoplatonism, whose thought has had a profound influence on medieval philosophy, and on Western philosophy more broadly. In this engaging book, Eyjólfur K. Emilsson introduces and explains the full spectrum of Plotinus’ philosophy for those coming to his work for the first time. Beginning with a chapter-length overview of Plotinus’ life and works which also assesses the Platonic, Aristotelian and Stoic traditions that influenced him, Emilsson goes on to address key topics including: Plotinus’ originality the status of souls Plotinus’ language the notion of the One or the Good Intellect, including Plotinus’ holism the physical world the soul and the body, including emotions and the self Plotinus’ ethics Plotinus’ influence and legacy. Including a chronology, glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, Plotinus is an ideal introduction to this major figure in Western philosophy, and is essential reading for students of ancient philosophy and classics.
The New Cambridge Companion to Plotinus
Title | The New Cambridge Companion to Plotinus PDF eBook |
Author | Lloyd Gerson |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | 499 |
Release | 2022-06-02 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1108805248 |
Plotinus stands at a crossroads in ancient philosophy, between the more than 600 years of philosophy that came before him and the new Platonic tradition. He was the first and perhaps the greatest systematizer of Plato's thought, and all later students of Plato in the following centuries approached Plato through him. This Companion from a new generation of ancient philosophy scholars reflects the current state of research on Plotinus, with chapters on topics including mathematics, fate and determinism, happiness, the theory of forms, categories of reality, matter and evil, and Plotinus' legacy. The volume offers an accessible overview of the thought of one of the pivotal figures in the history of philosophy, and reveals his importance as a thinker whose impact goes far beyond his importance as an interpreter of Plato.
Marsilio Ficino
Title | Marsilio Ficino PDF eBook |
Author | Michael J. B. Allen |
Publisher | BRILL |
Total Pages | 536 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9789004118553 |
This volume consists of 21 essays on Marsilio Ficino (1433-99), the Florentine scholar-philosopher-magus-priest who was the architect of Renaissance Platonism. They cast fascinating new light on his theology, philosophy, and psychology as well as on his influence and sources.
Plotinus
Title | Plotinus PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen R. L. Clark |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | 367 |
Release | 2018-02-09 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 022656505X |
"Plotinus, the Roman philosopher (c. 204-270 CE) who is widely regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism, was also the creator of numerous myths, images, and metaphors, which have frequently been dismissed by modern scholars as merely ornamental. In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which individuals can achieve one of Plotinus's most important goals: self-transformation through contemplation. Clark examines a variety of Plotinus's myths and metaphors within the cultural and philosophical context of his time, asking probing questions about their contemplative effects. Through rich images and structures, Clark casts Plotinus as a philosopher deeply concerned with philosophy as a way of life." -- Résumé de l'éditeur.
Neoplatonism
Title | Neoplatonism PDF eBook |
Author | Pauliina Remes |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 257 |
Release | 2014-12-05 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1317492897 |
Although Neoplatonism has long been studied by classicists, until recently most philosophers saw the ideas of Plotinus et al as a lot of religious/magical mumbo-jumbo. Recent work however has provided a new perspective on the philosophical issues in Neoplatonism and Pauliina Remes new introduction to the subject is the first to take account of this fresh research and provides a reassessment of Neoplatonism's philosophical credentials. Covering the Neoplatonic movement from its founder, Plotinus (AD 204-70) to the closure of Plato's Academy in AD 529 Remes explores the ideas of leading Neoplatonists such as Porphyry, lamblichus, Proclus, Simplicius and Damascius as well as less well-known thinkers. Situating their ideas alongside classical Platonism, Stoicism, and the neo-Pythagoreans as well as other intellectual movements of the time such as Gnosticism, Judaism and Christianity, Remes provides a valuable survey for the beginning student and non-specialist.
Plotinus
Title | Plotinus PDF eBook |
Author | Eyjólfur K. Emilsson |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | 421 |
Release | 2017-02-24 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134328761 |
Plotinus (AD 205-270) was the founder of Neoplatonism, whose thought has had a profound influence on medieval philosophy, and on Western philosophy more broadly. In this engaging book, Eyjólfur K. Emilsson introduces and explains the full spectrum of Plotinus' philosophy for those coming to his work for the first time.Beginning with a chapter-length overview of Plotinus' life and works which also assesses the Platonic, Aristotelian and Stoic traditions that influenced him. Emilsson goes on to address key topics including: Plotinus' originalitythe status of souls; Plotinus' languagethe notion of the One or the Good; Intellect, including Plotinus' holism; the physical world; the soul and the body, including emotions and the self; Plotinus' ethics; Plotinus' influence and legacy.Including a chronology, glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading, Plotinus is an ideal introduction to this major figure in Western philosophy, and is essential reading for students of ancient philosophy and classics.