The Infinite Unity of the Intellect

Platinus argues that the intellect is identical with its objects, rather than looking to forms as a kind of external blueprint. His argument looks similar to one given by Sextus Empiricus, a rare borrowing from the skeptical tradition. Porphyry stuck to Lunginus' position tenaciously and gave in to Platinus' view only after a debate with his fellow student, Emilius.