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Plotinian

Plotinian

9.9
Relating to the ideas of Plotinus
  • adjective
  • /pləˈtɪniən/
  • Formal
: plotiniano
  • Many contemporary philosophers draw on Plotinian concepts to explore the relationship between the individual and the divine.

Examples

  • He places Augustine's work in a neo-Platonic context, in particular the Plotinian doctrine of the mind.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The frame of reference by which he mediated this Plotinian insight was a concept of God as omnipotent, supremely good, and immutable.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Further, while his highlighting of Book 10 and its disengagement with Plotinian accounts of consciousness is a major achievement, I shall argue below that there is a shift in Book 12 which requires explanation, to which he does not attend.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The conference included discussions on the Plotinian views of reality and how they influence modern thought.

  • In her paper, she examined the Plotinian philosophy of unity as central to understanding Neoplatonism.

Surface Forms

Plotinian positive

Morphology

Plotinian = Plotinus (transparent) = Plotinus + ian

Regular adjectival formation from the proper name Plotinus with the productive suffix '-ian', yielding 'relating to Plotinus'.

Etymology

Plotinian comes from the name Plotinus, a Greek philosopher who started Neoplatonism. It means 'of or about Plotinus', so calling ideas 'Plotinian' shows they follow his way of thinking.