

Plotinus on Astrology with Marilynn Lawrence
Apr 7, 2021
Marilynn Lawrence, authority on Platonism and Hellenistic astrology, discusses Plotinus' theoretical writings on the science of the stars. They explore his rejection of astrology as a doctrine of fate, his analysis of the planets and their properties, and his arguments against the language used by astrologers. They also delve into the significance of the mid heaven in astrology and Plotinus' perspective on astrology as signs rather than causes.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Plotinus' Views on Astrology
01:57 • 12min
Plotinus' Views on the Planets and Astrology
13:57 • 10min
Plotinus' Analysis of Astrology and Geometric Arguments
24:06 • 3min
The Significance of the Mid Heaven and its Relation to the Planets in Astrology
27:08 • 2min
Plotinus' Perspective on Astrology
28:41 • 10min