Publisher's Synopsis
On Gnostic Hypostases And That Which Is Beyond Them is a philosophical treatise written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the ancient world. The book explores the concept of Gnostic Hypostases, which are essentially divine beings or entities that exist beyond the physical world. Plotinus delves into the nature of these Hypostases, examining their relationship to the material world and their role in the greater scheme of things.Throughout the book, Plotinus presents a complex and nuanced understanding of the nature of reality, drawing on ideas from various philosophical and religious traditions. He argues that while the Gnostic Hypostases are important in their own right, they are ultimately subordinate to a higher, transcendent reality that lies beyond them.The book is written in a dense and highly abstract style, and requires a certain level of familiarity with philosophical concepts and terminology. However, for those with an interest in ancient philosophy and the nature of the divine, On Gnostic Hypostases And That Which Is Beyond Them is a fascinating and thought-provoking read.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Select Works of Plotinus, by Plotinus . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594297.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
