Against the Gnostics

Against the Gnostics is a philosophical treatise written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the third century AD. The book is a critique of the Gnostic movement, a group of religious sects that emerged in the early Christian era and claimed to possess secret knowledge of the divine realm. Plotinus argues that the Gnostics' understanding of the divine is flawed and incomplete, and that their teachings are ultimately harmful to those who follow them. He presents a nuanced and complex view of the nature of the divine, drawing on a range of philosophical and religious traditions to support his arguments. Throughout the book, Plotinus emphasizes the importance of reason and rational inquiry in understanding the divine, and he criticizes the Gnostics for relying on mystical experiences and subjective interpretations of scripture. Against the Gnostics is a significant work in the history of philosophy and religion, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars to this day.THIS 42 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.