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Focusing on ancient Greek philosophy, the book systematically explores its connections to mystery, religion, and magic, revealing new evidence about Pythagoreanism's impact on Plato. It reconstructs the intriguing transmission of Pythagorean concepts through history, tracing their journey from the Greek West to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and eventually into the Islamic world. This analysis highlights the interplay between philosophy and esoteric traditions, providing fresh insights into the evolution of these ideas.
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Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, and Magic, Peter Kingsley
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- 1996
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- Title
- Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, and Magic
- Subtitle
- Empedocles and Pythagorean Tradition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Kingsley
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 434
- ISBN13
- 9780198150817
- Series
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
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- Focusing on ancient Greek philosophy, the book systematically explores its connections to mystery, religion, and magic, revealing new evidence about Pythagoreanism's impact on Plato. It reconstructs the intriguing transmission of Pythagorean concepts through history, tracing their journey from the Greek West to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and eventually into the Islamic world. This analysis highlights the interplay between philosophy and esoteric traditions, providing fresh insights into the evolution of these ideas.