Extracts From Porphyry's Life Of Plotinus

""Extracts From Porphyry's Life Of Plotinus"" is a book written by Stephen MacKenna that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and teachings of the ancient philosopher Plotinus. The book is based on the writings of Porphyry, a student of Plotinus who chronicled his teacher's life and teachings in ""The Life of Plotinus."" MacKenna's book includes a selection of extracts from Porphyry's work, which offer readers a glimpse into the philosophical ideas and spiritual practices of Plotinus. The book covers various aspects of Plotinus' life, including his early education, his travels, and his teachings on the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine. MacKenna's interpretation of Porphyry's work provides readers with a valuable resource for understanding the ideas and teachings of one of the most influential philosophers of the ancient world.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Essence of Plotinus: Extracts from the Six Enneads and Porphyry�������s Life of Plotinus, by Stephen MacKenna. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100928.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.