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Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric Life Accompanied by Fragments of the Ethical Writings of certain Pythagoreans in the Doric dialect; and a collection of Pythagoric Sentences from Stobaeus and others, which are omitted by Gale in his Opuscula Mythologica, and have not been noticed by any editor

By Iamblichus

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the extraordinary life of a legendary philosopher, from his noble origins and transformative travels, to his profound spiritual insights and lasting impact on ancient thought.

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2020-09-26
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"Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric Life" by Iamblichus is a biography about the life of Pythagoras, the Greek philosopher. The book explores Pythagoras's teachings, moral principles, and the spiritual aspects of his existence. It gives a glimpse of the Pythagorean community, highlighting their effect on philosophical and ethical thought. It starts by showing Pythagoras as a key figure in philosophy, explaining why his life story matters. The author, Iamblichus, is shown as credible, a respected philosopher who used trustworthy sources. The early parts talk about Pythagoras's respected family, his schooling, and his travels, including meetings with notable thinkers and religious leaders in Egypt. These stories paint Pythagoras as almost godlike, blessed with great intelligence and virtue, and destined to have a big impact on knowledge and morality.

About the Author

Iamblichus was a Syrian neoplatonic philosopher. He determined a direction later taken by neoplatonism. Iamblichus was also the biographer of the Greek mystic, philosopher, and mathematician Pythagoras. In addition to his philosophical contributions, his Protrepticus is important for the study of the sophists because it preserved about ten pages of an otherwise unknown sophist known as the Anonymus Iamblichi.

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