Plotinus' Cosmology: A Study of Ennead II.1 (40): Text, Translation, and Comment

Description: Plotinus' Cosmology by James Wilberding In "Ennead II.1 (40)", Plotinus grapples both with the philosophical issue of personal identity through time and with the rich tradition of cosmology, which pitted the Platonists against the Aristotelians and Stoics. This book presents an introduction and a commentary offering an interpretation of the works philosophical and historical details. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Ennead II.1 (40) Plotinus is primarily concerned to argue for the everlastingness of the universe, the heavens, and the heavenly bodies as individual substances. Here he must grapple both with the philosophical issue of personal identity through time and with the rich tradition of cosmology which pitted the Platonists against the Aristotelians and Stoics. What results is a historically informed cosmological sketch explaining the constitution of theheavens as well as sublunar and celestial motion. This book contains an extensive introduction aimed at providing the necessary background in Platonic, Aristotelian, and Stoic cosmology, the text itself, and aline-by-line commentary designed to elucidate its philosophical, philological and historical details. Author Biography James Wilberding is Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Williams College. Table of Contents IntroductionThe Text of Ennead II.1TranslationCommentary Review a book that displays remarkable erudition, solid proficiency in both classical and contemporary languages. Ermanno Bencivenga, Mind Journal Promotional Elucidates Plotinus solutions to the important philosophical problems of time and personal identity through time Long Description In Ennead II.1 (40) Plotinus is primarily concerned to argue for the everlastingness of the universe, the heavens, and the heavenly bodies as individual substances. Here he must grapple both with the philosophical issue of personal identity through time and with the rich tradition of cosmology which pitted the Platonists against the Aristotelians and Stoics. What results is a historically informed cosmological sketch explaining the constitution of theheavens as well as sublunar and celestial motion. This book contains an extensive introduction aimed at providing the necessary background in Platonic, Aristotelian, and Stoic cosmology, the text itself, and a line-by-line commentary designed to elucidate its philosophical, philological and historical details. Review Quote "Wilberdings study is a fine example of contemporary scholarship on Plotinus. It contains the Greek text with full critical apparatus...and an English translation, which strikes a fine balance between accuracy and readability.... The book also includes a substantial introduction...a line-by-line commentary..., a comprehensive bibliography, andindex locorum&R, and indexes of names and subjects."--Panayiota Vassilopoulou, Journal of the History of Philosophy Promotional "Headline" Introduction The Text of Ennead II.1 Translation Commentary Feature Elucidates Plotinus solutions to the important philosophical problems of time and personal identity through timeDemonstrates Plotinus contribution to the history of ancient cosmology Details ISBN0199277265 Author James Wilberding Short Title PLOTINUS COSMOLOGY Language English ISBN-10 0199277265 ISBN-13 9780199277261 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 288 Subtitle A Study of Ennead II.1 (40): Text, Translation, and Commentary Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Williams College DOI 10.1604/9780199277261 UK Release Date 2006-03-23 AU Release Date 2006-03-23 NZ Release Date 2006-03-23 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2006-03-23 DEWEY 113 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97823619;

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