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“We ourselves possess Beauty when we are true to our own being; ugliness is in going over to another order.”

Quote by Plotinus

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Plotinus - Complete Enneads (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Plotinus - Complete Enneads (Illustrated)

The book features Plotinus' Enneads, a series of philosophical treatises that explore metaphysics, the nature of reality, and the soul's journey towards the One. The illustrated format aims to provide a visual aid for readers engaging with this complex and influential philosophical text. more

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Plotinus (204-270 AD), a renowned Greek philosopher, is considered the founder of Neoplatonism. His philosophical ideas have had a profound impact on the development of Christian philosophy and Western philosophy in general. more

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