Ep. 343: Plotinus the Neo-Platonist (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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The Descent of Souls according to Plotinus
Exploring the descent of souls as a desire for individuality and independence, the chapter discusses the unity and multiplicity of the soul, emergence of living things, and complexities of life in the universe. It contrasts theological and chance-driven perspectives, examines the paradoxical views of descending into the material world, and delves into potentiality versus actualization in achieving perfection.
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