Philosopher · Classical antiquity · Egypt

Plotinus

c. 204–270

Founder of Neoplatonism, born probably at Lycopolis in Egypt, who taught at Rome from 244 until his death. His pupil Porphyry edited his writings as the Enneads. He lived about 204 to 270.

Facts

Born: About 204, probably Lycopolis, Egypt.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Plotinus
Died: 270, in Campania, Italy.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Plotinus
School: Neoplatonism, built from Plato with Stoic and Aristotelian parts.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Plotinus
Known for: The doctrine of the One, from which Intellect and Soul overflow, and the soul's return by contemplation.; Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Plotinus

Images

Marble head of Plotinus, Ostia (Wikimedia Commons, public domain)

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CountryItaly1861–CountryEgypt1953–PhilosopherPlatoc. 428–c. 348 BC PhilosopherAugustine of Hippo354–430

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