
‘The Philosopher of our Time’: Introducing Plotinus
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Introduction to Plotinus: Background and Esotericism
This chapter provides some background information on Plotinus, an influential philosopher of late antiquity. It discusses his place of birth, his cultural identity, and his philosophical education under Ammonius Sakaas. The chapter also mentions the secrecy surrounding the teachings of Ammonius and the potential esoteric nature of Plotinus' writings.
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