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Plotinus or the Simplicity of Vision - 2nd Edition by Pierre Hadot (Paperback)

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  • 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.
  • Author(s): Pierre Hadot
  • 145 Pages
  • Philosophy, History & Surveys

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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.



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"Anyone interested in late roman philosophy should read this book. It is a delight."
--Edgar M. Krentz "Religious Studies Review"

"The book's great strength lies in the soundness of Hadot's interpretation, which dispels many common misreadings."--Eric D. Perl "Review of Metaphysics"

"The significance of Hadot's book is that it reflects simply, effectively, and briefly upon some of the most important questions in Plotinus' complex
and difficult writings, and succeeds in revealing . . . the accessibility of Plotinus' thought."--K. Corrigan "Ancient Philosophy"

"Without doubt this is the best introduction to the personal and spiritual side of Plotinian philosophy."
--John Bussanich "International Journal of the Classical Tradition"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.41 Inches (H) x 5.47 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)
Weight: .49 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 145
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Theme: Ancient & Classical
Format: Paperback
Author: Pierre Hadot
Language: English
Street Date: April 28, 1998
TCIN: 1006089873
UPC: 9780226311944
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-1385
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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