Neoplatonic Theory of Virtues

Neoplatonic Virtue: The Self in Alcibiades I and in Plotinus' LifeYitzchok Lowy and I recap Plotinus' thought on contemplation, turning towards nous and identifying with your higher self…

Plotinus on Virtue: Becoming GodYitzchok Lowy and I discuss the last chapters on Plotinus' On Virtue, in which the shift of perspective from the person who seeks to…

Plotinus on Virtue: Turning towards NousYitzchok and I discuss chapter IV of Plotinus' on Virtue and its background in Plato's Republic. Plotinus here inquires whether purificaiton is sufficient…

Plotinus On Virtue: Virtue and PurificationYitzchok Lowy and I finish chapter 2 and read through chapter 3 of Plotinus' on Virtue, reviewing the connection between virtue and purity…

The Neoplatonic Theory of the Virtues: IntroductionYitzchok Lowy and I start a new course on the Neoplatonic Theory of the Virtues. I present the syllabus, discuss translation issues,…

Neoplatonic Virtue: Virtue and MeasurementYitzchok Lowy and I finish going over the first chapter of Plotinus' on Virtue and start the second, in which the question of the…