Plotinus

Plotinus was a key figure in Neoplatonism, emphasizing a single, ultimate source of reality called the One, akin to the divine. He proposed that from the One emanates the Intellect, which contains all Forms or ideas, and then the Soul, creating the material world. His metaphysics intertwines with philosophical theology, suggesting that the One possesses attributes like unity and simplicity, transcending human description. Plotinus emphasized mystical experience as a means to connect with the divine, advocating for inner contemplation and ascent towards the One, fostering a profound understanding of existence and the nature of the divine.