Aristoxenus Of Tarentum The Pythagorean Precepts How To Live A Pythagorean Life

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108614191
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Download or read book Aristoxenus of Tarentum: The Pythagorean Precepts (How to Live a Pythagorean Life) written by and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pythagorean Precepts by Aristotle's pupil, Aristoxenus of Tarentum, present the principles of the Pythagorean way of life that Plato praised in the Republic. They are our best guide to what it meant to be a Pythagorean in the time of Plato and Aristotle. The Precepts have been neglected in modern scholarship and this is the first full edition and translation of and commentary on all the surviving fragments. The introduction provides an accessible overview of the ethical system of the Precepts and their place not only in the Pythagorean tradition but also in the history of Greek ethics as a whole. The Pythagoreans thought that human beings were by nature insolent and excessive and that they could only be saved from themselves if they followed a strictly structured way of life. The Precepts govern every aspect of life, such as procreation, abortion, child rearing, friendship, religion, desire and even diet.

Author : Aristoxenus
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ISBN 13 : 9781108441674
Total Pages : 636 pages
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Download or read book Aristoxenus of Tarentum written by Aristoxenus and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pythagorean Precepts by Aristotle's pupil, Aristoxenus of Tarentum, present the principles of the Pythagorean way of life that Plato praised in the Republic. They are our best guide to what it meant to be a Pythagorean in the time of Plato and Aristotle. The Precepts have been neglected in modern scholarship and this is the first full edition and translation of and commentary on all the surviving fragments. The introduction provides an accessible overview of the ethical system of the Precepts and their place not only in the Pythagorean tradition but also in the history of Greek ethics as a whole. The Pythagoreans thought that human beings were by nature insolent and excessive and that they could only be saved from themselves if they followed a strictly structured way of life. The Precepts govern every aspect of life, such as procreation, abortion, child rearing, friendship, religion, desire and even diet.

Author : Carl A. Huffman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781108425315
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aristoxenus of Tarentum: The Pythagorean Precepts (How to Live a Pythagorean Life) written by Carl A. Huffman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pythagorean Precepts by Aristotle's pupil, Aristoxenus of Tarentum, present the principles of the Pythagorean way of life that Plato praised in the Republic. They are our best guide to what it meant to be a Pythagorean in the time of Plato and Aristotle. The Precepts have been neglected in modern scholarship and this is the first full edition and translation of and commentary on all the surviving fragments. The introduction provides an accessible overview of the ethical system of the Precepts and their place not only in the Pythagorean tradition but also in the history of Greek ethics as a whole. The Pythagoreans thought that human beings were by nature insolent and excessive and that they could only be saved from themselves if they followed a strictly structured way of life. The Precepts govern every aspect of life: e.g. procreation, abortion, child rearing, friendship, religion, desire and even diet.

Author : Carl A. Huffman
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1412847907
Total Pages : 401 pages
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Download or read book Aristoxenus of Tarentum written by Carl A. Huffman and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-31 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aristoxenus of Tarentum was reported to have been bitterly disappointed when Theophrastus was chosen instead of him to succeed Aristotle as the head of the Peripatetic School. He had a truly phenomenal output of some 453 volumes, most of which survive only in fragments. He was the most famous music theorist in antiquity and came to be referred to simply as “the musician.” In addition, he was a founder of Greek biography and wrote the life histories of Pythagoras, Archytas, Socrates, and Plato among others. This volume includes eleven selections, which are almost evenly divided between his work in music theory and biography. There is a chapter on his general biographical method as well as chapters on his specific treatments of the Pythagoreans, Socrates, and Plato. There are chapters evaluating the extent to which Aristoxenus was a historian of music, his account of music therapy, his views on musical “character,” the use of instruments and empiricism in his harmonic theory, and his relation to the “Neoclassical” Greek composers of the fourth century. This volume includes: “Did Aristoxenus Write Musical History?,” Andrew Barker; “Instruments and Empiricism in Aristoxenus’ Elementa harmonica,” David Creese; “Aristoxenus and Musical Ethos,” Eleonora Rocconi; “Aristoxenus and Music Therapy: Fr. 26 Wehrli Within the Tradition on Music and Catharsis,” Antonella Provenza; “Aristoxenus and the “Neoclassicists,” Timothy Power; “Apollonius on Theophrastus on Aristoxenus,” William W. Fortenbaugh; “Aristoxenus’ Biographical Method,” Stefan Schorn; “Aristoxenus and the Pythagoreans,” Leonid Zhmud; “Aristoxenus’ Life of Socrates,” Carl A. Huffman; “Aristoxenus’ Life of Plato,” John Dillon; and “Aristoxenus and the Early Academy,” Andrew Barker. Spanning close to three full decades, Transaction’s Rutgers University Studies in Classical Humanities Series continues to pioneer in the field of classical studies.

Author : Carl Huffman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781139444071
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archytas of Tarentum written by Carl Huffman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-23 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archytas of Tarentum is one of the three most important philosophers in the Pythagorean tradition, a prominent mathematician, who gave the first solution to the famous problem of doubling the cube, an important music theorist, and the leader of a powerful Greek city-state. He is famous for sending a trireme to rescue Plato from the clutches of the tyrant of Syracuse, Dionysius II, in 361 BC. This 2005 study was the first extensive enquiry into Archytas' work in any language. It contains original texts, English translations and a commentary for all the fragments of his writings and for all testimonia concerning his life and work. In addition there are introductory essays on Archytas' life and writings, his philosophy, and the question of authenticity. Carl A. Huffman presents an interpretation of Archytas' significance both for the Pythagorean tradition and also for fourth-century Greek thought, including the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle.

Author : Carl A. Huffman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139915983
Total Pages : 659 pages
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Download or read book A History of Pythagoreanism written by Carl A. Huffman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive, authoritative and innovative account of Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism, one of the most enigmatic and influential philosophies in the West. In twenty-one chapters covering a timespan from the sixth century BC to the seventeenth century AD, leading scholars construct a number of different images of Pythagoras and his community, assessing current scholarship and offering new answers to central problems. Chapters are devoted to the early Pythagoreans, and the full breadth of Pythagorean thought is explored including politics, religion, music theory, science, mathematics and magic. Separate chapters consider Pythagoreanism in Plato, Aristotle, the Peripatetics and the later Academic tradition, while others describe Pythagoreanism in the historical tradition, in Rome and in the pseudo-Pythagorean writings. The three great lives of Pythagoras by Diogenes Laertius, Porphyry and Iamblichus are also discussed in detail, as is the significance of Pythagoras for the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Author : Iamblichus
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
ISBN 13 : 9780892811526
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras written by Iamblichus and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1986-12 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pythagoric life accompanied by fragments of the ethical writings of certain Pythagoreans in the Doric dialect and a collection of Pythagoric sentences from Stobaeus and others.

Author : Iamblichus
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric Life written by Iamblichus and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iamblichus' 'Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric Life' is a comprehensive biographical account of the renowned philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras. The book delves into Pythagoras' teachings, philosophy, and his influential contributions to various fields such as mathematics, music, and metaphysics. Iamblichus' writing is rich in detail, offering deep insights into the life and beliefs of Pythagoras, while also exploring the mystical and esoteric aspects of his teachings. The book is written in a scholarly and engaging style, making it a valuable source for those interested in ancient philosophy and the Pythagorean tradition. Iamblichus' work is considered a key text in the study of Pythagorean philosophy and has influenced generations of scholars and thinkers. Iamblichus, a Neoplatonic philosopher and mystic, was deeply immersed in the philosophical traditions of his time. His interest in the teachings of Pythagoras led him to write this seminal work, showcasing his scholarship and dedication to preserving ancient wisdom. Iamblichus' 'Life of Pythagoras' reflects his profound admiration for the philosopher and his commitment to shedding light on his teachings for future generations. I highly recommend Iamblichus' 'Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric Life' to readers interested in delving into the life and teachings of Pythagoras. This book provides a unique and insightful perspective on one of the most influential figures in ancient philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of his legacy and enduring impact on Western thought.

Author : Irene Caiazzo
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004499466
Total Pages : 512 pages
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Download or read book Brill's Companion to the Reception of Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance written by Irene Caiazzo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, the reader can have a synoptic view of the reception of Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, East and West, in a multicultural perspective. All the major themes of Pythagoreanism are addressed, from mathematics, number philosophy and metaphysics to ethics and religious thought.

Author : Dorota M. Dutsch
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192602764
Total Pages : 257 pages
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Download or read book Pythagorean Women Philosophers written by Dorota M. Dutsch and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women played an important part in Pythagorean communities, so Greek sources from the Classical era to Byzantium consistently maintain. Pseudonymous philosophical texts by Theano, Pythagoras' disciple or wife, his daughter Myia, and other female Pythagoreans, circulated in Greek and Syriac. Far from being individual creations, these texts rework and revise a standard Pythagorean script. What can we learn from this network of sayings, philosophical treatises, and letters about gender and knowledge in the Greek intellectual tradition? Can these writings represent the work of historical Pythagorean women? If so, can we find in them a critique of the dominant order or strategies of resistance? In search of answers to these questions, Pythagorean Women Philosophers examines Plato's dialogues, fragmentary historians, and little-known testimonies to women's contributions to Pythagorean thought. Adopting Paul Ricoeur's hermeneutics, Dutsch approaches such testimonies with a mixture of suspicion and belief. This approach allows the reader to alternate critique of the epistemic regimes that produced ancient texts with a hopeful reading, one which recognizes female knowledge and agency. Dutsch contends that the value of the Pythagorean text-network lies not in what it may represent but in what it is ? a fictionalized version of Greek intellectual history that makes place for women philosophers. The book traces this alternative history, challenging us to rethink our own account of the past.