The Enneads: Volume 2 (4–6) Audiobook
The Enneads: Volume 2 (4–6) is an unabridged English audiobook of Plotinus, translated by Stephen MacKenna and narrated by Peter Wickham. It covers the fourth, fifth and sixth Enneads, addressing the soul, intellect, being and the One across a listening time of more than 21 hours.
At a glance
- Contains Enneads 4–6, the second half of the six-part collection as divided for this recording.
- The topics range from the essence and unity of souls to intellect, forms, kinds of being and the Good and the One.
- Narrated by Peter Wickham in an unabridged English edition.
Reference price: £22.72
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The listing identifies the included Enneads and outlines the major subject matter of each, helping listeners judge its philosophical focus.
- The unabridged presentation offers the complete listed text over a substantial listening time.
Cons
- At 21 hours and 7 minutes, completing the audiobook requires a substantial time commitment.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 21 hours and 7 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Peter Wickham |
| Author | Plotinus |
|---|---|
| Translation | Stephen MacKenna |
| Publisher | Ukemi Audiobooks from W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 30 Nov. 2017 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
This is Volume Two and contains Enneads 4–6. The listing describes the work as originally arranged in three volumes, while this recording divides it into two parts. Buyers seeking the complete collection should note that this edition does not include Enneads 1–3 or the biography described as part of Volume One.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners studying Plotinus, Neoplatonism or the history of philosophical ideas.
- Buyers who want an unabridged spoken edition focused on the later three Enneads.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a short introduction to Plotinus or a standalone recording of all six Enneads.
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of The Enneads are included?
This recording contains Enneads 4–6, presented as Volume Two. The listing says Volume One contains the first three Enneads and a biography of Plotinus.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing identifies the audiobook as unabridged.
Who narrates this edition?
The listed narrator is Peter Wickham.
What subjects does it cover?
The listing describes the fourth Ennead as concerning the soul, the fifth as concerning intellect, and the sixth as concerning being and the One.
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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
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The Moral Epistles: 124 Letters to Lucilius
Summa Theologica: Volume 4, Part 3 (Tertia Pars)
The Spirit of the Laws
The World as Will And Idea: Volume 1
The Principal Speeches of Demosthenes: A Selection
The Histories
The Elements of Theology
Metaphysics
The Consolation of Philosophy
