Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato
Author | : Thomas Taylor |
Publisher | : Aeterna Press |
Total Pages | : 113 |
Release | : 2015-09-01 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato written by Thomas Taylor and published by Aeterna Press. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Philosophy,” says Hierocles, “is the purification and perfection of human life. It is the purification, indeed, from material irrationality, and the mortal body; but the perfection, in consequence of being the resumption of our proper felicity, and a reascent to the divine likeness. To effect these two is the province of Virtue and Truth; the former exterminating the immoderation of the passions; and the latter introducing the divine form to those who are naturally adapted to its reception.” Aeterna Press