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The Mystical Philosophy of Plotinus

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What is the relationship between the first principle, one/being, and the second principle, mind/intelligence?

Mind/intelligence is generated by one/being (correct)

One/being and mind/intelligence are unrelated

One/being and mind/intelligence are both generated by the third principle, soul/life

One/being is generated by mind/intelligence

What is the nature of evil in neoplatonism?

Evil is a lack of being (correct)

Evil is a manifestation of the third principle, soul/life

Evil is a positive force

Evil is a kind of being

What is Augustine's critique of the neoplatonic view of the return to the one?

It does not account for the fall of the human soul

It posits the existence of intermediaries between human and divine (correct)

It does not require a mediator that is simultaneously human and divine

It relies too much on theurgical ritual practices

Which of the following is true about the three principles in Neoplatonism?

Their relations are indescribable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about evil in Neoplatonism?

Evil is a kind of lack of being in Neoplatonism Signup and view all the answers

What is Augustine's criticism of theurgical ritual practices in Neoplatonism?

They cannot bridge the gap between the human and the divine Signup and view all the answers

According to Plotinus, the first principle, one/being, generates the second principle, mind/intelligence, which in turn generates the third principle, soul/life.

True Signup and view all the answers

In neoplatonism, evil is considered a positive force.

False Signup and view all the answers

Augustine believed that the way to achieve the return to the one was through theurgical ritual practices.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Principles of Neoplatonism

The first principle, one/being, generates the second principle, mind/intelligence, which in turn generates the third principle, soul/life according to Plotinus.

The Nature of Evil in Neoplatonism

Evil is not considered a positive force in Neoplatonism.

Augustine's Critique of Neoplatonism

Augustine critiqued the Neoplatonic view of the return to the one, disagreeing with the notion that theurgical ritual practices are the way to achieve it.
Augustine did not believe that theurgical ritual practices are the means to achieve the return to the one.

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"Discover the Mystical Philosophy of Plotinus: Exploring the Three Eternal Principles" Unravel the profound teachings of the ancient philosopher, Plotinus, and delve into the interconnections between the three eternal principles - one/being, mind/intelligence, and soul. Test your knowledge of mystical philosophy and explore the ineffable nature of the first principle through this thought-provoking quiz. Explore the father-son relationship between the first and second principles and uncover the enigmatic nature of these eternal