Huffman, Carl A.
A History of Pythagoreanism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781316648476
- author:
- Huffman, Carl A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 532
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.72 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A comprehensive and authoritative account of Pythagoras and his influential philosophy is presented in this book. Spanning over 2,000 years, twenty-one chapters explore the development of Pythagorean thought, from its early beginnings to its impact on Western philosophy. The book delves into various aspects of Pythagoreanism, including politics, religion, music theory, science, mathematics, and magic, as well as its influence on later philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. The lives of Pythagoras, as recorded by Diogenes Laertius, Porphyry, and Iamblichus, are also examined in detail. This book offers a nuanced understanding of Pythagoreanism, assessing current scholarship and providing new insights into the philosophy's significance for the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
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