The New Cambridge Companion to Plotinus
The New Cambridge Companion to Plotinus by Lloyd Gerson, published by Cambridge University Press on June 2, 2022, is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical contributions of Plotinus. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The book examines Plotinus’ role as a key figure in ancient philosophy, bridging the gap between earlier philosophical traditions and the emerging Platonic thought that followed.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of various topics related to Plotinus, including mathematics, fate and determinism, happiness, and the theory of forms. The chapters reflect contemporary research and provide insights into Plotinus’ legacy and his significance beyond merely interpreting Plato. This Companion serves as an accessible resource for those interested in the intersections of metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics within the context of ancient philosophy.
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Plotinus stands at a crossroads in ancient philosophy, between the more than 600 years of philosophy that came before him and the new Platonic tradition. He was the first and perhaps the greatest systematizer of Plato’s thought, and all later students of Plato in the following centuries approached Plato through him. This Companion from a new generation of ancient philosophy scholars reflects the current state of research on Plotinus, with chapters on topics including mathematics, fate and determinism, happiness, the theory of forms, categories of reality, matter and evil, and Plotinus’ legacy. The volume offers an accessible overview of the thought of one of the pivotal figures in the history of philosophy, and reveals his importance as a thinker whose impact goes far beyond his importance as an interpreter of Plato.
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