The Political Fragments of Archytas, Charondas, Zaleucus and Other Ancient Pythagoreans

By Anonymous and Thomas Taylor

Book Overview

The Political Fragments of Archytas, Charondas, Zaleucus and Other Ancient Pythagoreans is a book written by Thomas Taylor. The book is a collection of political writings and fragments from ancient Pythagoreans such as Archytas, Charondas, and Zaleucus. These writings cover a range of topics related to politics and governance, including laws, justice, and the role of the ruler. The book provides a fascinating insight into the political thought of these ancient philosophers and their ideas on how society should be organized and governed. The translations of the texts are accompanied by extensive notes and commentary from Taylor, providing context and analysis of the ideas presented in the writings. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient political philosophy and the ideas that have shaped political thought throughout history.1822. Preserved by Stobaeus; and also Ethical Fragments of Hierocles, the celebrated commentator on the Golden Pythagoric Verses, preserved by the same author. These fragments must be considered by everyone as highly valuable if their antiquity is only regarded; but by the lover of genuine wisdom, they will be deemed inestimable, as proceeding from the school of the father of philosophy. Due to the age of the original, some pages are spotty or faded.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162613068
• ISBN13: 9781162613062
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"