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Episode #015 ... A Period of Transition - Plotinus

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Feb 13, 2014
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INSIGHT

Plotinus and the Problem of Evil

  • Plotinus's answer to the problem of evil helps understand Neoplatonism.
  • Remembering this question unlocks his core philosophical contributions.
ANECDOTE

Crisis of the Third Century

  • During Plotinus's time (3rd century Rome), the "Crisis of the Third Century" brought chaos.
  • War, disease, and high taxes reduced the population by a third, creating widespread fear and instability.
INSIGHT

Shifting Views of Self

  • People questioned their nature and existence amidst political turmoil.
  • This led to a shift in how people viewed themselves, pondering whether they were just a body, a mind, or a consciousness.
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