Divine harmony : the life and teachings of Pythagoras / John Strohmeier, Peter Westbrook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strohmeier, John.

Contributor:

Westbrook, Peter, 1944-

Gotham Book Mart Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pythagoras and Pythagorean school.

Philosophers, Ancient--Biography.

Philosophers, Ancient.

Genre:

Biographies.

Penn Provenance:

Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)

Physical Description:

159 pages : illustrations, map ; 19 cm

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, Calif. : Berkeley Hills Books, [1999]

Summary:

Divine Harmony describes Pythagorass wanderings in ancient Phoenicia, Egypt, Babylon, and Greece, and explores key Pythagorean ideas as taught at his scholarly community in southern Italy. This fascinating study of the sixth-century Greek scientist and mystic includes illustrations, a map, a new introduction, and an updated bibliography. Drawing on the writings of Pythagorass disciples, the authors present a lively portrait of a man whose ideas continue to resonate.

Contents:

Part 1 The Quest for Knowledge

The Birth of Pythagoras 21

Early Years 24

Studies in Ionia 26

Passage to Egypt 29

Temples of Egypt and Babylon 32

Travels in the Greek World 36

Departure for Italy 40

Part 2 The Teachings of Pythagoras

The Pythagorean Community 45

Knowledge 52

The Soul 57

Friendship 62

Mathematics 66

Music 78

Astronomy and Cosmology 86

Care of the Self 92

Magic and Miracles 97

Family Life 105

Politics and Justice 109

The Gods 116

Part 3 The Decline of the Pythagorean School

The Death of Pythagoras 123

The Followers of Pythagoras 129

Part 4 The Golden Verses

The Golden Verses 139.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-159).

Other Format:

Online version: Strohmeier, John. Divine harmony.

ISBN:

1893163490

9781893163492

OCLC:

58473762