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Neoplatonism

In Our Time: Philosophy

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The Ethics of Plotinus

Peter adamson: Plotinus doesn't think you need wealth or status for the salvation. Adamson: What you get is a discovery of what your true self is. He says it's about turning away from things that tie you to the body, like physical pleasure in particular and engaging in philosophical reasoning which will both allow you to discover your true self.

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