""Sources From Which Plotinus Drew Extracts From Plato's Dialogues"" by Stephen MacKenna is a scholarly work that explores the philosophical connections between the ancient Greek philosophers Plotinus and Plato. The book focuses on the ways in which Plotinus drew inspiration and ideas from Plato's dialogues, and how he incorporated these ideas into his own philosophy of Neoplatonism. The author provides a detailed analysis of specific passages from Plato's dialogues that Plotinus referenced in his own writings, and examines ...
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""Sources From Which Plotinus Drew Extracts From Plato's Dialogues"" by Stephen MacKenna is a scholarly work that explores the philosophical connections between the ancient Greek philosophers Plotinus and Plato. The book focuses on the ways in which Plotinus drew inspiration and ideas from Plato's dialogues, and how he incorporated these ideas into his own philosophy of Neoplatonism. The author provides a detailed analysis of specific passages from Plato's dialogues that Plotinus referenced in his own writings, and examines how Plotinus interpreted and expanded upon these ideas. MacKenna also explores the historical context in which Plotinus lived and worked, and how his philosophy was influenced by the intellectual and cultural milieu of his time. This book is aimed at scholars and students of philosophy, particularly those interested in the history of ancient Greek philosophy and the development of Neoplatonism. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the philosophical connections between Plotinus and Plato, and the ways in which these two thinkers shaped the course of Western philosophy.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Essence of Plotinus: Extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry s Life of Plotinus, by Stephen MacKenna. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100928.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.
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