Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4 by Plotinus
"Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4" by Plotinus is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This volume forms part of a comprehensive collection of Plotinus’ works, focusing particularly on his profound insights into metaphysics, ethics, and the nature of happiness and existence. The texts aim to explore complex ideas, such as whether animals and plants can be regarded as happy, situating them within a framework of various philosophical schools likeAristotelianism and Stoicism. The opening of this volume engages readers with a rigorous examination of the concept of happiness. Plotinus raises questions about the nature of happiness and whether it can be assigned to non-human life forms, including animals and plants, arguing for a broader understanding of happiness that transcends mere sensation or rationality. He contrasts the lives of different creatures, asserting that true happiness is rooted in a complete realization of one’s nature, suggesting that happiness derives not just from fulfilling basic instincts or pleasures, but from a deeper alignment with the essence of being. This philosophical inquiry sets the stage for an exploration of the relationship between happiness, the good, and the essential qualities that define existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Plotinus, 205?-270 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Guthrie, Kenneth Sylvan, 1871-1940 |
| Title | Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4 In Chronological Order, Grouped in Four Periods |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor, Joe C, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Plotinus |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42933 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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