Drawing parallels with other traditions

U davinys emphasizes that Plotinus's philosophy was not a purely mental or rational exercise, but a complete way of life incorporating the spiritual virtues.

Plotinus is widely regarded as the founder of the school of Neo-Platonism and this book provides an introduction to his teachings and an informative commentary on the Enneads.

Also included is a commentary by Plotinus's leading disciple, Porphyry (c. 233-305 A.D.), on an enigmatic passage from Homer's epic, the Odyssey.