Plotinus: An Introduction to the Enneads by Dominic J. O'Meara (English) Paperba

Description: Plotinus by Dominic J. O'Meara An introduction to the thought of the third-century AD writer, Plotinus. Dominic OMeara assumes no knowledge of Greek or expertise in ancient philosophy, stays close to the texts, and relates Plotinuss ideas to modern philosophical concerns. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the ideal introduction to the thought of the third-century AD writer Plotinus, one of the greatest of ancient philosophers, now enjoying a major revival of interest. Dominic OMeara has tailored the book carefully to the requirements of students: he writes clearly and authoritatively, assumes no knowledge of Greek or expertise in ancient philosophy, stays close to the texts, and relates Plotinuss ideas to modern philosophical concerns. Author Biography Dominic J. OMeara is at University of Fribourg. Table of Contents Introduction: Plotonius life and Works1: Soul and Body2: The Relation Between Sensible and Intelligable Reality3: Soul, Intellect and the Forms4: Intellect and the One5: Speaking on the One6: The Derivation of all Things From the One (I)7: The Derivation of all Things from the One (II)8: Evil9: Beauty10: The Return of the Soul: Philosophy and MysticismEpilogue: Plotonious in Western ThoughtGuide to Further ReadingBibliographyIndex of Terms and ThemesIndex of Texts Review `It is a book intended for the beginner, and includes all the information about the life of Plotinus, and the nature of his works, needed to set the scene ... OMeara succeeds in showing how Plotinus fits in with other, more familiar, philosophical ideas. ... It is hard to imagine a more useful book to put into the hands of anyone starting the study of late antique thought.Greece & Rome`one of the refreshing sides of this short work is its willingness to treat Plotinus as what he was, a philosopher, and not simply a purveyor of interesting and often stimulating ideasAnthony A. Meredith, Heythrop College, Heythrop Journal, July 1994`scholarly, and philosophical, attention has turned his way. OMearas book is a clear and readable account of Plotinian philosophy and much recent scholarship, and should help many to start the lifetimes task of following Plotinus arguments.Stephen R.L. Clark, Liverpool University, International Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. XXXIV, No. 3, Issue No. 135, September 1994`The guide to further reading and bibliography are outstanding. I recommend this book without qualification to anyone interested in Plotinus.Kurt Pritzl, The Catholic University of America, Review of Metaphysics, June 1994O. succeeds brilliantly, packing in an astonishing amount of information about Plotinus life and thought and also conveying the philosophical excitement he finds in the Enneads ... a crisp, accurate picture of Plotinus immaterialism and hierarchical metaphysics. The guide to further reading and the bibliography are outstanding. This is the rare introductory book that can be recommended without qualification. Indeed, scholars of Plotinus havemuch to learn from it as well.John Bussanich, University of New Mexico, The Classical Review, Volume XLIV, No. 1, 94OM. shows succinctly that Plotinus definition of the intellect as a one-many, a plurality in unity, marks an advance on Aristotles thesis that the highest intellect ... is a self-reflective thoughtM.J. Edwards, Journal of Hellenistic Studies 114 (1994)`provides the student with acheap, but at the same time, a full and authoritative evaluation of the Enneads and their author...This is an ideal little volume.Greece and Rome Reviews 42There is no better introductory philosophical text about Plotinus than OMearas...He cleverly places Plotinus arguments into their classic content showing how the tradition and his immediate predecessors presuppositions about what Plato meant informed Plotinus own strong moral purpose... New readers and nonspecialists will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Plotinus currently available.`No prior knowledge of Greek philosophy or language is necessary; the presentation is organized into thematic chapters that give the student an excellent overview of Plotinus way of thinking; further reading is then suggested, with a substantial bibliography.The Journal of Indo-European Studies`a great success. To write a general introduction to this most difficult of Greek philosophers is no easy task ... OMearas book is a valuable addition to the existent literature.Kieran McGroarty, St. Patricks College, Maynooth, in Hermathena, no 164, Summer 1998 Long Description This is the ideal introduction to the thought of the third-century AD writer Plotinus, one of the greatest of ancient philosophers, now enjoying a major revival of interest. Dominic OMeara has tailored the book carefully to the requirements of students: he writes clearly and authoritatively, assumes no knowledge of Greek or expertise in ancient philosophy, stays close to the texts, and relates Plotinuss ideas to modern philosophical concerns. Review Text `It is a book intended for the beginner, and includes all the information about the life of Plotinus, and the nature of his works, needed to set the scene ... OMeara succeeds in showing how Plotinus fits in with other, more familiar, philosophical ideas. ... It is hard to imagine a more useful book to put into the hands of anyone starting the study of late antique thought.Greece & Rome`one of the refreshing sides of this short work is its willingness to treat Plotinus as what he was, a philosopher, and not simply a purveyor of interesting and often stimulating ideasAnthony A. Meredith, Heythrop College, Heythrop Journal, July 1994`scholarly, and philosophical, attention has turned his way. OMearas book is a clear and readable account of Plotinian philosophy and much recent scholarship, and should help many to start the lifetimes task of following Plotinus arguments.Stephen R.L. Clark, Liverpool University, International Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. XXXIV, No. 3, Issue No. 135, September 1994`The guide to further reading and bibliography are outstanding. I recommend this book without qualification to anyone interested in Plotinus.Kurt Pritzl, The Catholic University of America, Review of Metaphysics, June 1994O. succeeds brilliantly, packing in an astonishing amount of information about Plotinus life and thought and also conveying the philosophical excitement he finds in the Enneads ... a crisp, accurate picture of Plotinus immaterialism and hierarchical metaphysics. The guide to further reading and the bibliography are outstanding. This is the rare introductory book that can be recommended without qualification. Indeed, scholars of Plotinus havemuch to learn from it as well.John Bussanich, University of New Mexico, The Classical Review, Volume XLIV, No. 1, 94OM. shows succinctly that Plotinus definition of the intellect as a one-many, a plurality in unity, marks an advance on Aristotles thesis that the highest intellect ... is a self-reflective thoughtM.J. Edwards, Journal of Hellenistic Studies 114 (1994)`provides the student with acheap, but at the same time, a full and authoritative evaluation of the Enneads and their author...This is an ideal little volume.Greece and Rome Reviews 42There is no better introductory philosophical text about Plotinus than OMearas...He cleverly places Plotinus arguments into their classic content showing how the tradition and his immediate predecessors presuppositions about what Plato meant informed Plotinus own strong moral purpose... New readers and nonspecialists will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Plotinus currently available.`No prior knowledge of Greek philosophy or language is necessary; the presentation is organized into thematic chapters that give the student an excellent overview of Plotinus way of thinking; further reading is then suggested, with a substantial bibliography.The Journal of Indo-European Studies`a great success. To write a general introduction to this most difficult of Greek philosophers is no easy task ... OMearas book is a valuable addition to the existent literature.Kieran McGroarty, St. Patricks College, Maynooth, in Hermathena, no 164, Summer 1998 Review Quote There is no better introductory philosophical text about Plotinus than OMearas...He cleverly places Plotinus arguments into their classic content showing how the tradition and his immediate predecessors presuppositions about what Plato meant informed Plotinus own strong moral purpose...New readers and nonspecialists will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Plotinus currently available. Details ISBN0198751478 Author Dominic J. OMeara Language English ISBN-10 0198751478 ISBN-13 9780198751472 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 186.4 Year 1995 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title PLOTINUS REV/E Edition Description Revised Subtitle An Introduction to the Enneads Position Professeur Ordinaire, Chaire de Metaphysique et de Philosophie Antique Affiliation Professeur Ordinaire, Chaire de Metaphysique et de Philosophie Antique, University of Fribourg DOI 10.1604/9780198751472 UK Release Date 1995-03-23 AU Release Date 1995-03-23 NZ Release Date 1995-03-23 Pages 154 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 1995-03-23 Illustrations 1 line drawing Audience Professional & Vocational Imprint Oxford University Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53300397;

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