Pythagoras: Ancient Greek Philosopher and Founder of Pythagoreanism Pythagoras is an ancient Ionian Greek philosopher and the founder of Pythagoreanism. His political teachings were influential in Magna Graecia and beyond, influencing the works of Plato and Aristotle and later Western philosophy.Platonic Conception of Pythagoras The Platonic conception of Pythagoras is often described...
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Aristotle introduced the Pythagoreans in a distinct way from Eurytus and Philolaus. But they were likely known to the Greeks in earlier times, and Aristotle may have been aware of them through oral transmission. It is also possible that these philosophers had no particular names in their time.Symbola The Pythagorean Symbola...
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