An Authentic Account Of The Education, Remarkable Career, And Tragic Death Of The Renowned Philosopher Pythagoras

by Moses W. Redding

Book Overview

This book, written by Moses W. Redding, provides an authentic account of the life and legacy of the renowned philosopher Pythagoras. The author delves into Pythagoras' education, which was said to have been obtained from various sources, including the Egyptian priests and the Phoenicians. The book also covers Pythagoras' remarkable career as a philosopher, mathematician, and musician, and how he founded a school in Croton, Italy, which became a center for philosophical and scientific inquiry.The author goes on to explore Pythagoras' theories on numbers, geometry, and music, which were groundbreaking at the time and continue to influence modern mathematics and science. The book also discusses Pythagoras' beliefs in reincarnation and the immortality of the soul, which were central to his philosophy.However, the book also covers the tragic end of Pythagoras' life, which was marked by political turmoil and violence. The author recounts how Pythagoras and his followers were persecuted and ultimately killed by a mob in Croton.Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life, work, and legacy of Pythagoras, one of the most influential philosophers and mathematicians in history.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scarlet Book of Freemasonry, by Moses W. Redding. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592839.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116289105X
• ISBN13: 9781162891057
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"