“It is precisely because there is nothing within the One that all things are from it.”
Quote by Plotinus
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The Ethical Treatises: Being the Treatises of the First Ennead with Porphyry's Life of Plotinus, and the Preller-Ritter Extracts Forming a Conspectus of the Plotinian System
The Ethical Treatises is a scholarly compilation that brings together key philosophical works. It features the ethical treatises from Plotinus' First Ennead, offering insights into his metaphysical and ethical thought. Additionally, the volume includes Porphyry's biography of Plotinus, providing historical context and personal details about the philosopher. The Preller-Ritter extracts offer a comprehensive summary of Plotinus' philosophical system, making it accessible to readers interested in understanding the core principles of Neoplatonism. more
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