There, he first added eastern metaphysical considerations to the emanation creationist theory of Philo the Stoic, though the body of his beliefs most closely resemble another philosopher.
Among the beliefs he set forth were the exercise of deifying virtues, which allow the fulfillment of human true nature, but not unification with God. Fundamental changes in his early philosophy came about through his participation in the Eastern expedition of Gordian III, whom he followed to India. There, he first added eastern metaphysical considerations to the emanation creationist theory of Philo the Stoic, though the body of his beliefs most closely resemble another philosopher. A disciple of Ammonius Saccus, FTP, name this teacher of Porphyry whose Enneads describe his development of Neoplatonism.
Among the beliefs he set forth were the exercise of deifying virtues, which allow the fulfillment of human true nature, but not unification with God.
Plotinus