Rola człowieka w świecie w nurtach hermetyckich i w myśli Plotyna

This text examines the divergent perspectives on humanity's role and cosmic position within Late Antique Hermeticism and the Neoplatonism of Plotinus. While both systems agree that the human soul originates from a divine source and seeks an eventual return, they differ sharply on the value of physical existence. Plotinus viewed the material world as a secondary distraction, advocating for intellectual contemplation and asceticism to escape the confines of the body. In contrast, Hermetic thought and the later philosophy of Iamblichus present a more positive anthropology, suggesting that humans are meant to act as divine co-creators on Earth. Through theurgy and ritual, the Hermetic practitioner seeks to manifest heavenly beauty within the material realm rather than simply fleeing from it. Ultimately, the source highlights a tension between mystical withdrawal and a sacred mission to sanctify the world.