
Ennead VI Books 1 to 5 by Plotinus
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The Importance of Analogies in Classification
Can we analyze this world by analogy with the intelligible? Let us now grant that symmetrical analysis by individual objects is impossible. Might we not, as a means of classification, then employ analogy? In this case, theelligible, higher being, would here be represented by matter and movement above by formHere, which would thus quicken and perfect matter. The inertia of matter would correspond to rest above. Wow, the intelligible identity and difference would correspond to our earthly manifold resemblance and differences. Such an analogic method would misrepresent the state of affairs in this world.
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