Plotinus on beauty (Enneads 1.6 and 5.8.1-2) the Greek text with notes / introduction and commentary by Andrew Smith.
| Author/creator | Plotinus |
| Other author | Smith, Andrew, 1945- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Atlanta : SBL Press, 2019. |
| Description | x, 108 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Enneads. Selections |
| Series | Writings from the Greco-Roman world ; 44 Writings from the Greco-Roman world ; 44. ^A524516 |
| Contents | Life of Plotinus -- The Background to Plotinus's Thought -- General outline of his philosophical system -- Beauty and aesthetic theory in 1.6 and 5.8 -- Plato and Plotinus on art as imitation -- Beauty as symmetry -- The Value of Physical Beauty -- The influence of Plotinus's Theory of Beauty -- Plotinus's Greek -- Commentary -- Text. |
| Abstract | "Plotinus, the founding father of Neoplatonism, composed On Beauty (Ennead 1.6), the foundational work for Neoplatonism. This volume translates into English with notes Plotinus's strong and systematic argument with Platonic reminiscences, and engaging exhortation to foster the inner self. A translation of his complementary statements on intelligible beauty are also included (Ennead 5.8.1-2)"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "The Greek text with notes." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-108). |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019042407 |
| ISBN | 9781628372489 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780884143956 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |