The concept of ascension in the philosphy of Plotinus

Authors

  • Bernardo Brandao Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dp.v10i2.31899

Keywords:

Plotinus, neoplatonism, ancient philosophy, ascension, Enneads epistrophé.

Abstract

According to Plotinus, "it is necessary to ascend again to the Good, desire of every soul" (En. I, 6, 7, 1-2). Indeed, we find in the Enneads some interesting texts about this ascension of the soul towards the Intellect and the One. It is not clear, although, what is the nature of this ascension: Plotinus writes about different aspects of the process in different texts. In this paper I try to analyse some of this aspects, thinking the ascension as awakening, orientation of the faculties of the soul, interiorization and conversion.

Author Biography

Bernardo Brandao, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR)

Graduação em Grego Antigo pela UFMG. Mestre e doutor em Filosofia Antiga pela UFMG. Professor de Grego Antigo na UFPR.

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Published

2013-12-09

How to Cite

Brandao, B. (2013). The concept of ascension in the philosphy of Plotinus. DoisPontos, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/dp.v10i2.31899

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2013): Issues on Philosophy in Antiquity

Section

Parte I - Autores diversos

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