Die Philosophenschule als Entstehungshorizont der Schriften

The topic of this chapter is the school of Plotinus, its foundation, its function and organization. The question is discussed how Plotinus’ teaching practice can be reconciled with the pact of secrecy that Ammonios’ disciples Plotinus, Origen and Erennios had concluded, agreeing that none of them would reveal the teachings of their master Ammonius. The chapter also describes activities in the school and the classroom as a setting for which Plotinus’ writings were initially intended and in which they were primarily discussed and interpreted.