Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An early Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria.
A major Hellenistic philosopher who lived in Roman Egypt.
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Origen (IQ 175) ranks higher than Plotinus (IQ 170). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Origen had an estimated IQ of 175 while Plotinus had an estimated IQ of 170.
Origen is known for: Alexandrian-born heretical theologian, referred to as the "great" (Voltaire, 1764), in comparison to Augustine and St. C. Plotinus is known for: See full biography.
Yes. Both Origen and Plotinus are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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