Definitions

1. noun

a philosophical doctrine expounded by Plotinus, emphasizing the existence of a higher reality beyond the material world and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment through contemplation and the rejection of material desires.

“The professor’s lecture on Neoplatonism and Plotinism provided a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of the ancient Greek mystics.”

2. proper noun

a philosophical school of thought founded by Plotinus, characterized by its emphasis on the unity and interconnectedness of all things, and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment through the rejection of material desires.

“The Neoplatonists and Plotinists of ancient Greece developed a complex system of thought that influenced Western philosophy for centuries to come.”