Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans of the fifth century are cast by historians of philosophy in four important roles. Professor Philip here examines the evidence for these assertions. As a result, it is argued that substantial modifications must be made of generally accepted views of the role of Pythagoras and early Pythagoreans.
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Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans of the fifth century are cast by historians of philosophy in four important roles. Professor Philip here examines the evidence for these assertions. As a result, it is argued that substantial modifications must be made of generally accepted views of the role of Pythagoras and early Pythagoreans.
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