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3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting but Nearly Incomprehensible Due to the Typeface,
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This review is from: Pythagoras (Hardcover)
The Pre-Socratic esoteric philosopher, Pythagoras, was prolific in every dimension of Philosophy, industrious, and highly influential; but tragically none of his writings are extant. His legacy is so great that his ideas are thought to permeate most of the philosophical tradition, from his era on. Now the great philosopher's life and teachings, as represented by Thomas Stanley, the first English historian of philosophy, is thorough and excellently researched. The only drawbacks to the work are this: that it was written in the middle of the seventeenth century, so the English is a bit obscure (the letter "S" is represented with the modern lowercase "f" without the crossbar); and finally, the text is also difficult to read at times since it is photocopied from the original. Overall, with the helpful introductory essay and the invaluable information Thomas Stanley provides, this work is rewarding, and will be a great boon to anyone zealous about collecting rare books or for anyone simply interested in philosophy.
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Pythagoras by Stanley Thomas (Hardcover - June 1979)
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