The directory «Plots»

Plotinus(Πλωτίνος)
(204/205–270)

Neoplatonist philosopher. A native of Egypt, perhaps of Roman descent, he went to Alexandria c.232 to devote himself to philosophy. For 10 years he was a dedicated disciple of Ammonius Saccas. To study the philosophies of India and Persia, Plotinus in 242 traveled in the Eastern expedition of Gordian III, the Roman emperor. From 244 he lived in... More...

UNO (New York), 1990, Sarcophagus of Plotinus