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Plotinus
Neoplatonist philosopher whose ideas on the One and the soul are discussed.
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Also known as The Platonist Plotinus
First appearance: part i book i
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In XII: Renowned Platonist philosopher, mentioned among those who followed Plato but still advocated polytheistic worship. Later, in Chapter X: Plotinus on the Wretchedness of Demons Compared to Men: Augustine…
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- XII
- Chapter X: Plotinus on the Wretchedness of Demons Compared to Men
- That to obtain the blessed life, which consists in partaking of the supreme good, man needs such mediation as is furnished not by a demon, but by Christ alone.
- The Opinion of Plotinus the Platonist Regarding Enlightenment from Above
- XIV
- XVI
- XXIII
- Porphyry's Emendations of Platonism on the Soul's Return
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See Plotinus in part i book i