Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 3

This volume gathers the essential writings of a pivotal ancient philosopher, arranged chronologically and grouped into four distinct periods. Listeners will also enjoy insightful biographical sketches, thoughtful commentary, and illustrative passages that bring the original ideas to life. The careful editorial notes guide you through the text’s structure, making a complex work approachable for modern ears.

The centerpiece is the sixth book of the Sixth Ennead, where the thinker explores the tension between unity and manifoldness, questioning whether expanding into infinity leads to loss of self and even to evil. Through elegant, probing dialogue, the text examines how true greatness lies not in sheer magnitude but in the harmony of a unified essence. As the discussion unfolds, listeners are invited to reflect on the nature of existence, beauty, and the limits of number, offering a rich, contemplative experience that resonates beyond the ancient world.