On the Three Hypostases That Rank as the Principles of Things

On The Three Hypostases That Rank As The Principles Of Things is a philosophical treatise written by Plotinus, a prominent philosopher of the ancient world. The book explores the concept of hypostases, which are the fundamental principles or underlying realities that make up the universe. Plotinus argues that there are three hypostases: the One, the Intellect, and the Soul. The One is the ultimate source of all being and is beyond human comprehension. The Intellect is the realm of ideas and concepts, and the Soul is the bridge between the material world and the divine. The book delves into the nature of these hypostases and their relationship to each other, as well as their role in the creation and maintenance of the universe. It is a foundational work of Neoplatonism, a philosophical movement that had a significant impact on later Western thought.THIS 26 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.