Plotinus on the Beautiful and on Intelligible Beauty

📖 The Scoop

Plotinus On The Beautiful And On Intelligible Beauty is a philosophical work by Plotinus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century AD. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of beauty and its relationship to the divine. In the first essay, Plotinus discusses the nature of beauty and argues that it is not merely a physical attribute, but rather a reflection of the divine. He believes that beauty is a manifestation of the divine and that it is through beauty that we can come to know the divine. In the second essay, Plotinus explores the concept of intelligible beauty, which he defines as the beauty that exists in the realm of the intellect. He argues that intelligible beauty is more important than physical beauty because it is eternal and unchanging, whereas physical beauty is fleeting and impermanent. Throughout the book, Plotinus draws on the teachings of Plato and Aristotle to support his arguments. He also uses examples from art and nature to illustrate his points. Overall, Plotinus On The Beautiful And On Intelligible Beauty is a thought-provoking work that explores the nature of beauty and its relationship to the divine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, aesthetics, or theology.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.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.

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