The Esoteric Plotinus, Part II: Unsaying the Real

This podcast explores the ineffable in Plotinus and his unique approach to the first principle. It discusses the esoteric nature of Platonist writing and the encounter with the one as a non-experience that defies reason and language. The concept of unsaying and apophatic discourse in Plotinus's works is analyzed, highlighting the denial of consciousness attributed to the one. The podcast also delves into different approaches to understanding Plotinus and his writing style, examining the concept of mysticism and its relation to philosophy.