Practical Mysticism · Character
Plotinus
Neoplatonic philosopher whose writings on the One inform mystical tradition.
minor
Also known as Plotinus
First appearance: vii the first form of contemplation
Plotinus's tie to The Practical Man is one of the pressures that moves Practical Mysticism—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Included as a philosopher-mystic who passes beyond thought to pure apprehension of truth.
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- Psychological
- Friendship
- Other
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- Mystical Tradition Exemplars
- Protagonist
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- The Practical Man
psychological · ambivalent
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- William Blake
friendship · positive
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