Plotinus and the Foundations of Neoplatonism

This chapter provides an introduction to Plotinus, the founder of Neoplatonism, and explores his life and philosophy. It discusses the influence of Plotinus in the Islamicate world, modern philosophers, and the study of mysticism. The chapter also highlights the complexity and richness of Plotinus' ideas, including his concept of reality and the three main levels or realities - the one, the noose, and the soul.