The Golden Verses Of Pythagoras From The Commentaries Of Hierocles

By Florence Firth

Book Overview

The Golden Verses of Pythagoras is a book compiled by Florence Firth that features the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras. The book contains the Golden Verses, which are a set of ethical and spiritual principles that Pythagoras believed were essential for leading a virtuous life. These verses cover a range of topics, including self-control, wisdom, kindness, and the importance of living in harmony with nature. The book also includes commentaries on the Golden Verses by Hierocles, a Neoplatonic philosopher who lived in the 5th century AD. Hierocles' commentaries provide additional insights into the meaning and significance of Pythagoras' teachings, and help to contextualize the verses within the broader philosophical and spiritual traditions of ancient Greece.Overall, The Golden Verses of Pythagoras is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, spirituality, and ethics. It offers a unique perspective on the teachings of one of the most influential thinkers of the ancient world, and provides readers with practical guidance for living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Golden Verses of Pythagoras, by Florence Firth. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592553.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: 1162813075
• ISBN13: 9781162813073
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"