On The Immortality Of The Soul is a philosophical treatise written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the third century AD. In this work, Plotinus explores the concept of the soul and argues for its immortality. He posits that the soul is a divine and eternal entity that exists independently of the physical body. Plotinus also discusses the nature of the soul and its relationship to the divine. He argues that the soul is capable of attaining knowledge of the divine through contemplation and that this knowledge leads to ...
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On The Immortality Of The Soul is a philosophical treatise written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the third century AD. In this work, Plotinus explores the concept of the soul and argues for its immortality. He posits that the soul is a divine and eternal entity that exists independently of the physical body. Plotinus also discusses the nature of the soul and its relationship to the divine. He argues that the soul is capable of attaining knowledge of the divine through contemplation and that this knowledge leads to a state of union with the divine. The book is written in a dense and complex style, drawing on a range of philosophical traditions and concepts. It is considered a foundational work of Neoplatonism, a philosophical movement that emerged in the third century AD and had a significant influence on later philosophical and religious traditions. Overall, On The Immortality Of The Soul is a challenging but rewarding read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or the nature of the human soul.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Select Works of Plotinus, by Plotinus . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594297.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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