Publisher's Synopsis
Pythagoras: Greek Philosopher, Initiate Teacher, Founder Of A Brotherhood At Crotona is a book written by a group of students that provides a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Pythagoras. Pythagoras is widely regarded as one of the most important philosophers and mathematicians in ancient Greece. He is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, philosophy, and music theory.The book begins with a detailed account of Pythagoras' life, including his birth and upbringing, his travels to Egypt and other parts of the world, and his founding of a brotherhood in Crotona. The authors provide insights into Pythagoras' teachings, which were based on the principles of harmony, balance, and proportion.The book also explores Pythagoras' contributions to mathematics, including his famous theorem that states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. The authors provide examples of how this theorem has been used in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and physics.In addition to his contributions to mathematics, the book also delves into Pythagoras' philosophical beliefs, including his ideas about the soul, the nature of reality, and the importance of self-knowledge. The authors provide a detailed analysis of Pythagoras' philosophy, drawing on his own writings as well as the writings of his followers.Overall, Pythagoras: Greek Philosopher, Initiate Teacher, Founder Of A Brotherhood At Crotona is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and teachings of one of the most important figures in ancient Greek philosophy and mathematics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
