Plotinus: The Enneads (LP Classic Reprint Series)

by Plotinus

Other authorsStephen MacKenna (Editor), B.S. Page (Editor)
Hardcover, 1992

Status

Available

Call number

186.4

Tags

Classics, Plotinus, Philosophy, Neoplatonism, Platonism, Christianity, Gnostics

Genres

Collection

Don

Publication

Larson Publications, Hardcover, 768 pages

Description

The Enneads by Plotinus is a work which is central to the history of philosophy in late antiquity. This volume is the first complete edition of the Enneads in English for over seventy-five years, and also includes Porphyry's Life of Plotinus. Led by Lloyd P. Gerson, a team of experts present up-to-date translations which are based on the best available text, the editio minor of Henry and Schwyzer and its corrections. The translations are consistent in their vocabulary, making the volume ideal for the study of Plotinus' philosophical arguments. They also offer extensive annotation to assist the reader, together with cross-references and citations which will enable users more easily to navigate the texts. This monumental edition will be invaluable for scholars of Plotinus with or without ancient Greek, as well as for students of the Platonic tradition.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jpsnow
While exhibiting depth and some implication, the work is still best classified, in my opinion, as Platonic fluff. It falls into the class of philosophy starting with huge leaps about mystical concepts, followed by giant defining assumptions. It is beautiful, sensuous writing but to no worthy end.
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 In "Descent" we are shown the possible alternatives to explain the free, lasting soul, descending into the limited, terminal body. My critique is best summarized by the introduction's point of highlighting an "unusually positive view of Matter." In "On the Good, the One," Plotinus combines Aristotelian unity with Platonic metaphysics. We are shown that unity is good because it neither seeks nor needs to be anything else. He also references Aristotle positively for considering every possible state but then not for considering probability.
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LibraryThing member chriszodrow
An important read. Western Christendom was deeply affected by this book. I read it over a period of two months, while commuting for two hours a day. It is a stimulating read. Students of Medieval theology should read it in order to understand later developments.

Awards

The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written: The History of Thought from Ancient Times to Today (+ 3rd)

Language

English

Physical description

768 p.; 9.06 inches

ISBN

0943914558 / 9780943914558

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