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Plotinus, or The simplicity of vision

Name: Plotinus, or The simplicity of vision
Author: Pierre Hadot

Pierre Hadot

14 May 1998

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Book Synopsis

The most penetrating and thorough account available of the work of ancient philosopher Plotinus, from the world's leading expert on his thought Pierre Hadot's lively philosophical portrait of Plotinus is the preeminent introduction to the man and his thought. Michael Chase's lucid translation-complete with a useful chronology and analytical bibliography-at last makes this book available to the English-speaking world. Hadot carefully examines Plotinus's views on the self, existence, love, virtue, gentleness, and solitude. He shows that Plotinus, like other philosophers of his day, believed that Plato and Aristotle had already articulated the essential truths; for him, the purpose of practicing philosophy was not to profess new truths but to engage in spiritual exercises so as to live philosophically. Seen in this light, Plotinus's counsel against fixation on the body and all earthly matters stemmed not from disgust or fear, but rather from his awareness of the negative effect that bodily preoccupation and material concern could have on spiritual exercises.

About The Author

Pierre Hadot (1922-2010) was professor of the history of Hellenistic and Roman thought at the Collège de France. He was the author of many books, including Plotinus or the Simplicity of Vision.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780226311944
Format: Paperback
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, (14 May 1998)
Number of Pages: 138
Weight: 254 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 13 mm
Categories:: Ancient Greek and Roman