Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4 In Chronological Order, Grouped in Four Periods

This listening experience brings you a classic philosophical dialogue from Plotinus, focusing on the nature of happiness and what it means for living beings. The text examines whether pleasure, purpose, or a tranquil soul can be claimed by animals and even plants, weighing Aristotelian, Epicurean, and Stoic ideas against each other. Through clear, measured argumentation, it invites you to reconsider how happiness is defined and whether it extends beyond human experience.

Presented as part of a four‑volume collection, the edition includes helpful biographical sketches by Porphyry and Eunapius, concise commentary, and an extensive index of terms and concepts. The translation aims for accessibility while preserving the depth of ancient thought, making it an engaging entry point for anyone curious about Neoplatonic ethics, the history of philosophy, or the timeless question of what it truly means to live well.