Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, and Influence

Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, and Influence

"Christoph Riedweg's book is an introduction to the fundamental contributions of Pythagoras to the establishment of European culture. To penetrate the intricate maze of lore and ascertain what history can tell us about the philosopher, Riedweg not only examines the written record but also considers Pythagoras within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual context of his times. The result is an overview of the life and teachings of a crucial Greek thinker and his most important followers."--Jacket.

Christoph Riedweg

Ithaca : Cornell University Press

translated by Steven Rendall in collaboration with Christoph Riedweg and Andreas Schatzmann

Fiction and truth : ancient stories about Pythagoras -- In search of the historical Pythagoras -- The Pythagorean secret society -- Thinkers influenced by Pythagoras and his pupils.

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