"Living an unexamined life is contrary to one's own best interests."
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About Plotinus
Plotinus was a major philosopher of the ancient world who is considered one of the founders of Neoplatonism. He was born in Egypt around 205 AD and later moved to Rome where he established his philosophical school. Plotinus' teachings revolved around the concept of the One or the Good as the source of all existence, emphasizing the unity of all beings and the pursuit of spiritual perfection through contemplation and the ascent of the soul.
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