Plotinus: Myth, Metaphor, and Philosophical Practice

by Stephen R.L. Clark

Book Overview

Plotinus, the Roman philosopher (c. 204-270 CE) who is widely regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism, was also the creator of numerous myths, images, and metaphors. They have influenced both secular philosophers and Christian and Muslim theologians, but have frequently been dismissed by modern scholars as merely ornamental. In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022656505X
• ISBN13: 9780226565057
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"