Contemplation and hypostatic procession in Plotinus

The soul of the contemplator is on the same level as the λόϒος that is the object of contemplation. Further hypostatic ascent is possible only in so far as what the soul contemplates is a mere representation of something higher. The soul's ascent terminates at the level of intelligence, where the re...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Auteur:David P. Hunt
Gepubliceerd in: S.n., s.l., 1981
Pagina's:71-79
Tijdschrift:Apeiron
Nummer:15
Formaat:Article
Onderwerp:- Biografie > Relaties en Bronnen > [Platonisme. Néo-platonisme] > [Plotin] > [Plotin]
Status:Needs Review
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Samenvatting:The soul of the contemplator is on the same level as the λόϒος that is the object of contemplation. Further hypostatic ascent is possible only in so far as what the soul contemplates is a mere representation of something higher. The soul's ascent terminates at the level of intelligence, where the representation coincides with the object represented.