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Pythagoras Revived - Mathematics and Philosophy in Late Antiquity (Paperback, Revised) Loot Price: R1,729
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Pythagoras Revived - Mathematics and Philosophy in Late Antiquity (Paperback, Revised): Dominic J. O'Meara

Pythagoras Revived - Mathematics and Philosophy in Late Antiquity (Paperback, Revised)

Dominic J. O'Meara

Series: Clarendon Paperbacks

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The Pythagorean idea that number is the key to understanding reality inspired philosophers in the fourth and fifth centuries to develop theories in physics and metaphysics using mathematical models. These theories were to become influential in medieval and early modern philosophy, yet until now, they have not received the serious attention they deserve. This book marks a breakthrough in our understanding of the subject by examining two themes in conjunction for the first time: the figure of Pythagoras as interpreted by the Neoplatonist philosophers of the period, and the use of mathematical ideas in physics and metaphysics.

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Imprint: Clarendon Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Clarendon Paperbacks
Release date: December 1990
First published: December 1990
Authors: Dominic J. O'Meara (Professor of Philosophy)
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 264
Edition: Revised
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-823913-0
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Philosophy of mathematics
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General
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LSN: 0-19-823913-0
Barcode: 9780198239130

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