# Plotinus

Hellenistic Greek philosopher and founder of Neoplatonism, systematizing metaphysics through the One, Intellect, and Soul.

**Lived:** 204–270 (b. Roman Egypt)
**Nationality:** Greek
**Training:** Self-taught philosopher Ammonius Saccas (11 years); influences include Aristotle, Empedocles, Heraclitus, Alexander of Aphrodisias, Numenius of Apamea, Stoics, Neopythagoreans
**Affiliation:** Neoplatonism — founder

## Key works

- *The Six Enneads* (270)
- *The Enneads*