Stephen R. L. Clark

Broschiertes Buch

Plotinus

Myth, Metaphor, and Philosophical Practice

Beschreibung

In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which individuals can achieve one of Plotinus's most important goals: self-transformation through contemplation. Clark examines a variety of Plotinus's myths and metaphors within the cultural and philosophical context of his time.

Autor

Stephen R. L. Clark is professor emeritus at the University of Liverpool and has also taught at the University of Oxford and the University of Glasgow. He is the author of many books, most recently Understanding Faith , Philosophical Futures, and Ancient Mediterranean Philosophy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The University of Chicago Press
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 154mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 532g
• ISBN-13: 9780226565057
• ISBN-10: 022656505X
• Artikelnr.: 50104141