

‘The Philosopher of our Time’: Introducing Plotinus
Jan 27, 2021
Meet Plotinus, the greatest philosopher of late antiquity and a crucial thinker for western esotericism. Explore his amazing philosophy, including the concept of reality and the three main levels of existence. Learn about the hierarchy of beings and the concept of time in his works. Delve into the complexities of his metaphysics and his disinterest in current events. Discover the background of Plotinus, his cultural identity, and the potential esoteric nature of his writings.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Plotinus and the Foundations of Neoplatonism
03:03 • 13min
Exploring the Combination of Matter and Form
16:16 • 2min
Emanation, Transcendence, and Biography: Understanding Platonus's Metaphysics
18:14 • 3min
Platonus' Disinterest in Current Events and Focus on the Noetic World
21:25 • 2min
Introduction to Plotinus: Background and Esotericism
23:09 • 16min