Body's approach to soul

An examination of a recurrent theme in the Enneads

In VI, 4-5, Plotinus repeatedly uses the image of an external nature approaching and enveloping a core of soul. The metaphor of approach is not to be understood spatially, nor simply as a literary device.

Bibliografische gegevens
Auteur:Kevin Corrigan
Gepubliceerd in: S.n., s.l., 1985
Volume:IX
Pagina's:37-52
Tijdschrift:Dionysius
Formaat:Article
Onderwerp:- Biografie > Relaties en Bronnen > [Platonisme. Néo-platonisme] > [Plotin] > [Plotin]
Status:Active
Omschrijving
Samenvatting:In VI, 4-5, Plotinus repeatedly uses the image of an external nature approaching and enveloping a core of soul. The metaphor of approach is not to be understood spatially, nor simply as a literary device.

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