Noology of Plotinus as an essay of rational theology

Plotinus’ theology is often viewed from a mystical aspect. He considered an experienced contemplator rather than discursive theologian. But recently, works have appeared that reveal moments of the philosopher’s positive theology. henology theology, but One, being transcendental, excludes any cataphatics. Noology also as philosopher calls Intellect God. The term “rational theology” may two meanings, reason and understanding, corresponding to stages knowledge God, empirical descriptive. In treatise “On Knowing Hypostases That Which Beyond” Plotinus discusses ways cognizing Intellect, intuitive discursive. soul can empirically feel partake in, assimilate even become It, it comprehend its experience through understanding (διάνοια, λογιστικόν), since connected with inherent letters (γράμμασιν), laws (νόμοις), rules (κάνοσιν). Psychology be theology”, not in sense formed context Christian which attributed at present time. structure distinguishes Intelligible — Intelligence triad. This triad close E. Husserl’s “pure ego” structure, phenomenological epistemology substantiated, contrast neoplatonic model. could ontological ground modern epistemology, theological nature foundation humanitarian knowledge.