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Episode #015 ... A Period of Transition - Plotinus
Philosophize This!
Understanding Through Layers: From One to Many
The concept of a hierarchy of existence is illustrated through the model of a fountain, which describes the flow from the One to Intellect to Soul, culminating in the flawed physical world. This metaphor emphasizes the distance between humanity and the perfection of the One, highlighting the complexities and imperfections inherent in the material realm. The physical world is characterized as a diluted and distorted reflection of higher realities, enabling the understanding of the existence of evil and the absence of good, as it underscores the nature of a flawed creation that is a mere shadow of a more perfect existence.
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