The Mysticism Of Plotinus

The Mysticism of Plotinus is a book written by Evelyn Underhill, which provides an in-depth study of the philosophy and teachings of Plotinus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the third century AD. Plotinus was one of the most influential thinkers in the development of Neoplatonism, a philosophical movement that sought to reconcile the teachings of Plato with the ideas of other ancient philosophers.In this book, Underhill explores the mystical elements of Plotinus' philosophy, focusing on his ideas about the nature of the soul, the relationship between the individual and the divine, and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. She provides a detailed analysis of Plotinus' writings, including his Enneads, which are considered to be his most important work.Underhill also examines the influence of Plotinus' ideas on later mystical thinkers, including Christian mystics such as St. Augustine and Meister Eckhart. She argues that Plotinus' philosophy has had a profound impact on the development of Western mysticism, and that his ideas continue to be relevant today.Overall, The Mysticism of Plotinus is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important philosophers in the history of mysticism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, spirituality, or mysticism.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147088.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.