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Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Charles H. Kahn
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:206
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 153
Category/GenreWestern philosophy - Ancient to c 500
ISBN/Barcode 9780872205758
ClassificationsDewey:182.2
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 30 September 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

A fascinating portrait of the Pythagorean tradition, including a substantial account of the Neo-Pythagorean revival, and ending with Johannes Kepler on the threshold of modernism. ''This book, written by one of the world's leading authorities on ancient philosophy, combines a lucid overview of the broad sweep of the Pythagorean tradition, appropriate for readers new to the subject, with new scholarly insights, which will make it essential reading for scholars as well. There really is no comparable up-to-date volume available in English. It is a wonderful book.'' -- Carl Huffman, DePauw University

Author Biography

Charles H Kahn is Professor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania.

Reviews

"A most enjoyable and informative experience..." -- Practical Philosophy, Spring 2002.