An Essay on the Beautiful, from the Greek of Plotinus

An Essay on the Beautiful, attributed to the philosopher Plotinus, was first published in 1792 but is believed to have been written in the late 3rd century AD. This philosophical treatise explores the nature of beauty and its connection to the divine and the soul, drawing on Platonic concepts. Plotinus argues that true beauty transcends physical appearances and is linked to the divine source of goodness, emphasizing the importance of inner reflection and purification to recognize and attain this higher beauty.