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Neoplatonism

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Is Philosophy More Important Than Theogy?

Theogy means god working. Plotinus isn't having any of it. Porphyry gives somespace to theogy, he says that philosophy's better. So as a first step, we might use some theurgical practices,. But then let the philosophy take over. Let the hard work take over.

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