The supreme, transcendent, and indescribable source of all existence.
Highlight his lasting influence on Western (Augustine) and Near-Eastern philosophy. The Enneads
To help you narrow down the focus of your paper, which of these topics sounds most interesting to you? The Soul's ascent (ethics/spirituality) The problem of evil The influence of Plotinus on later philosophers The supreme, transcendent, and indescribable source of all
The hierarchy of reality flowing downward: The One →right arrow Intellect (Nous) →right arrow Soul (Psyche). The Enneads
The journey of the human soul to purge itself of material attachment and return to unity with the One, often described through the experience of beauty and contemplative thought. Structure of a Research Paper Introduction:
Detail how reality emanates from the One (Enneads V/VI).