The Cambridge Companion to Plotinus
The Cambridge Companion to Plotinus by Lloyd P. Gerson, published by Cambridge University Press in August 1996, is a comprehensive exploration of the influential philosopher Plotinus. This reprint edition spans 462 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into Plotinus’ role as a pivotal figure in the 700-year period between Aristotle and Augustine, highlighting his self-identification as a disciple of Plato and his contributions to the development of Neoplatonism.
Readers will find a collection of insights from sixteen leading scholars who examine the various aspects of Plotinus’ philosophical system. The volume situates Plotinus within the broader context of ancient philosophy and illustrates his foundational impact on medieval thought. Through this scholarly work, the complexities of Plotinus’ ideas are unpacked, providing a thorough understanding of his significance in the history of philosophy.
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Plotinus is the greatest philosopher in the 700 year period between Aristotle and Augustine. He thought of himself as a disciple of Plato, but in his efforts to defend Platonism against Aristotelians, Stoics, and others, he actually produced a reinvigorated version of Platonism that later came to be known as “Neoplatonism”. In this volume, sixteen leading scholars introduce and explain the many facets of Plotinus’ complex system. They place Plotinus in the history of ancient philosophy while showing how he was a founder of medieval philosophy.
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