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Seminar | Neoplatonic Texts: Plotinus' Ennead I.8

This term, the Centre's Neoplatonism reading seminar will study Ennead I.8, in which Plotinus discusses the nature and origin of evils.

This seminar will take place on Thursdays, 9-10:30 (UK time). For more information and how to join, please contact Ben Davidson (bcd31@cam.ac.uk). 

 

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