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La tradizione filosofica dall’antico al moderno

History of Philosophy from the Ancient to the Modern Age

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Autore / Author: Franco De Capitani

Affiliazione / Author affiliation: Università degli Studi di Parma

Titolo / Title: La visione politica in Plotino

Abstract: Contrary to the common opinion of the scarce important of politics in Plotinus’ thought, in this paper the relevance of this notion is stressed. Even though Plotinus’ main interest is evidently toward interiority and rational spirituality, men’s actual condition, born and living in a social context, forces him to acknowledge the importance of man’s social and political life. The discussion on virtues in Enneads I, 2 is essential in establishing the real weight of politics in Plotinus’ philosophy.

Keywords: Plotinus; Enneads; politics; society; virtue.

English title: The Political View in Plotinus

DOI: 10.14640/NoctuaIII1

Anno / Volume: III

Fascicolo / Issue: 1

Pagine / Pages: 1-28

Pubblicazione / Publication date: 01/02/2016

Permalink: https://dx.doi.org/10.14640/NoctuaIII1

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