The Enneads (Ancient Greek: Ἐννεάδες), fully The Six Enneads, is the collection of writings of the philosopher Plotinus, edited and compiled by his student Porphyry (c. AD 270). Plotinus was a student of Ammonius Saccas, and together they were founders of Neoplatonism.

This volume presents a new annotated translation of the Enneads of Plotinus (204/5–270 ce). We include as well the Life of Plotinus written by Porphyry of Tyre (223/4–c.305 ce), who was also the first editor of the Enneads. Most of what we know about the life of Plotinus and the circumstances surrounding the composition of his treatises ...

The Six Enneads By Plotinus Written 250 A.C.E. Translated by Stephen Mackenna and B. S. Page

THE SIX ENNEADS by Plotinus translated by Stephen MacKenna and B. S. Page [1917-1930]

THIS page contains links to the Enneads of Plotinus, with direct links to each Tractate, Chapter and Ennead for the popular Stephen MacKenna translation. Links to other translations in English and French, commentaries, Greek text, critical editions and research resources are also supplied.

Jun 8, 2018 · The six Enneads (ΕΝΝΕΑΔΕΣ) are the collected writings of the Neoplatonic philosopher Plotinus (ΠΛΩΤΙΝΟΣ) arranged by his student Porphyry (ΠΟΡΦΥΡΙΟΣ) into fifty-four books with each Ennead containing nine.

Dec 9, 2024 · The Enneads encapsulate Greek Platonist philosopher Plotinus’s extensive philosophical inquiries, thoughtfully arranged by Porphyry to facilitate a structured exploration of Neoplatonic thought.