Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans
| Author | : Charles H. Kahn |
| Publisher | : Hackett Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004557000 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans by : Charles H. Kahn
Download or read book Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans written by Charles H. Kahn and published by Hackett Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanding on his 1993 monograph appearing in Italian translation, Hahn (philosophy, U. of Pennsylvania) surveys Pythagorean tradition from the sixth century BC to its influence on early modern math, music, and astronomy as well as its ideas on the occult, reincarnation, and vegetarianism--although Pythagoras left no written record. Indexed by ancient and early modern name, and by modern name. c. Book News Inc.
