Pythagorean Journey
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Pythagorean Journey
A journey across Greece, Turkey and the Middle East, which retraces the one made by Pythagoras some 2500 years ago in his quest to discover 'the theory of everything'. Travelling through lands steeped in history and alive with myths and legends, the author writes about the places he visited and the cultures he met there. From Apollo's Temple at Delphi to the Egyptian pyramids, the cities of the ancient Near East and the final resting place of Noah's Ark, he describes the antiquities that still remain and endeavours to put into some sort of context, the life and achievements of the mystical Greek philosopher. This is a voyage through the past and the present - a travel journal with a difference
Pythagoras
Author: Christoph Riedweg
language: en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date: 2012-03-27
One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "harmony of the spheres." He may have coined the words "cosmos" and "philosophy." He is also believed to have taught the doctrine of transmigration of souls and therefore to have advised a vegetarian diet. Ancient legends have Pythagoras conversing with dogs, bears, and bulls. A distinctly Pythagorean way of life, including detailed ritual regulations, was observed by his disciples, who were organized as a secret society. Later, Pythagorean and Platonic teachings became fused. In this Platonized form, Pythagoreanism has remained influential through medieval Christianity and the Renaissance down to the present. Christoph Riedweg's book is an engaging 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 a vivid overview of the life and teachings of a crucial Greek thinker and his most important followers.
Apuleius' Platonism
Author: Richard Fletcher
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2014-07-17
Apuleius of Madauros (c.AD 120-180), known to us today for his Latin fiction, the Metamorphoses, was also a Platonic philosopher. This book is the first exploration of his idiosyncratic brand of Platonism across his multifarious literary corpus, contributing to the study of the dynamic between literature and philosophy in antiquity.