A Platonic Pythagoras. Platonism - And Pythagorea...
: Focuses on the Pythagorean interpretation of geometry and arithmetic, viewing the natural world through vertical rather than horizontal causation.
: Specifically looks at the relationship between Platonic Forms and Pythagorean numbers in his arithmetical works.
The collection is structured around several major philosophers and their unique syntheses of these traditions: A Platonic Pythagoras. Platonism and Pythagorea...
The "Platonic Pythagoras" referred to in the title represents a historical shift where later Platonists often viewed Pythagoras as the ultimate source of Plato's own wisdom. Plato and Pythagoreanism - Bryn Mawr Classical Review
: Explores the reconciliation of Pythagorean numerical principles, such as the "Indefinite Dyad," with the supreme divinity of God. : Focuses on the Pythagorean interpretation of geometry
The book is a collection of papers originally presented at a 2005 colloquium. It examines how thinkers in the Imperial Age (roughly the 1st century BC to the 6th century AD) integrated Pythagorean concepts into Platonic systems to address metaphysical, political, and scientific questions. Key Themes and Contributors
: Investigates how Plutarch balanced his "New Academic" skepticism with a fascination for Pythagorean number mysticism. Plato and Pythagoreanism - Bryn Mawr Classical Review
: Discusses the influence of Pythagorean ideas on political thought, noting similarities with Philo’s perspective. Core Philosophical Arguments