The Philosophy of Plotinus V2: The Gifford Lectures at St. Andrews, 1917-1918 (1918) is a book written by William Ralph Inge. This book is a comprehensive study of the philosophy of Plotinus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century AD. Inge's work is based on the lectures he gave at St. Andrews University in 1917-1918 as part of the Gifford Lectures series.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the life and works of Plotinus, as well as an overview of his philosophy. Inge examines Plotinus' ideas on the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine. He also discusses Plotinus' views on the relationship between the individual and the universe, and the role of philosophy in understanding the world.The second part of the book delves deeper into Plotinus' philosophy, focusing on his ideas on the nature of the soul and its relationship to the divine. Inge explores Plotinus' concept of the One, which he believed was the ultimate source of all existence. He also discusses Plotinus' views on the nature of evil and the role of virtue in achieving spiritual enlightenment.Overall, The Philosophy of Plotinus V2 is a detailed and insightful examination of the philosophy of one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. Inge's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, metaphysics, and spirituality.In Two Volumes.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.
