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Explore the fundamental principles of the Pythagorean way of life with this definitive edition from Cambridge University Press. Written by Aristoxenus of Tarentum, a pupil of Aristotle, The Pythagorean Precepts offer a unique window into the ethical systems praised by Plato in the Republic. This work serves as a primary guide to understanding what it meant to live as a Pythagorean during the era of Plato and Aristotle. This volume provides the first full edition, translation, and commentary on all surviving fragments of the text. For scholars and students of ancient history, the included introduction offers an accessible overview of the ethical system found within the Precepts. It examines their role within the Pythagorean tradition and their broader significance in the history of Greek ethics.

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This edition from Cambridge University Press contains the first full translation and commentary on all surviving fragments of the text.

The book provides a direct look at the principles of the Pythagorean way of life as recorded by Aristoxenus of Tarentum.

An included introduction offers an accessible overview of the ethical system presented in the Precepts.

Gain historical insight into the Pythagorean tradition and its place within the broader history of Greek ethics.

This scholarly work connects the teachings of Aristoxenus to the philosophical praise found in Plato's Republic.

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31 October 2019
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