Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, History, Criticism, & Surveys, Ancient
| Author: | Thomas Taylor | ISBN: | 1230000279278 |
| Publisher: | True North | Publication: | November 10, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Thomas Taylor |
| ISBN: | 1230000279278 |
| Publisher: | True North |
| Publication: | November 10, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
"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 reaction to the divine likeness.
"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 reaction to the divine likeness.
