Plotinus’ philosophical project includes an important Socratic element. Plotinus is namely interested in both self-knowledge and care of soul self. In this study I examine how through his interpretation three passages from Plato (Timaeus 35 a, Phaedrus 246 band Theatetus 176 a-b), develops account the role ethics. Care ethical thought takes forms. First all, involved maintaining unity embodied ...

Abstract Plotinus’ understanding of self is formulated largely in dialogue with the Stoics. In early works he categorically rejects Stoic notion hēgemonikon (‘leading part’ or ‘commanding faculty’) soul. this paper, I show how, light a general dissatisfaction account articulated his work, Plotinus deals oikeiōsis (‘appropriation’). argue that develops across period during which uses it. middle ...

The ethical problem of privacy lies at the core of computer ethics and cyber ethics discussions. The extensive use of personal data in digital networks poses a serious threat to the user’s right of privacy not only at the level of a user’s data integrity and security but also at the level of a user’s identity and freedom. In normative ethical theory the need for an informational self-determinis...

The title of my talk, “Living Neoplatonism,” is intentionally ambiguous, for it can refer, first, to Neoplatonism as a living philosophy rather than as a historical artifact embodied in the writings of Plotinus, Proclus, and the rest. And second, it can refer to the practice of living Neoplatonically as a modern way of life. But why Neoplatonism, as opposed to some other philosophy? From my per...