02823cam a22003853u 4500 63300 UtSlPG 20260610134446.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11010813 UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Iamblichus De vita Pythagorica. English 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-26 Produced by MFR, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras, or Pythagoric Life" by Iamblichus is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed biography of the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, emphasizing his philosophical teachings, ethical guidelines, and the spiritual dimensions of his life. The text offers insights into not only Pythagoras the individual but also the broader Pythagorean community, reflecting on their contributions to philosophy and ethics. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the significance of Pythagoras as the father of philosophy, outlining the importance of authentic memoirs of his life. It describes Iamblichus, the biographer, as a revered philosopher himself, and assures the accuracy of the account based on high antiquity sources. The first chapters delve into Pythagoras's noble lineage, early education, and travels through various regions, including his interactions with prominent philosophers and priests in Egypt. Through these narratives, Iamblichus begins to weave a portrait of Pythagoras as a divine figure, gifted with extraordinary wisdom and virtues, destined to influence and inspire many in the realms of knowledge and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy, Ancient Pythagoras and Pythagorean school Ethics, Ancient Philosophers -- Greece -- Biography Pythagoras Taylor, Thomas, 1758-1835 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63300 104124 104124