plotinus

incontável · nome próprio

A proper noun referring to a Roman philosopher born in Egypt, recognized as the leading representative of Neoplatonism.

• 🇵🇹Nome próprio que se refere ao filósofo romano nascido no Egito, reconhecido como o principal representante do neoplatonismo.

1. Roman philosopher C2 formal

   A major philosopher from the Roman period, born in Egypt, who was the foremost figure of Neoplatonism (c. 205–270 CE).

   • Plotinus founded a school in Rome that taught Neoplatonic philosophy.
   • The works of Plotinus greatly influenced later Christian and Islamic thought.
   • Students of philosophy often study Plotinus to understand the development of Neoplatonism.

   🇵🇹Filósofo romano