Archytas of Tarentum: Pythagorean, Philosopher and Mathematician King

by Archytas, Carl A. Huffman (Translator/Contributor)

Archytas of Tarentum was a central figure in fourth-century Greek life and thought and the last great philosopher in the early Pythagorean tradition. He solved a famous mathematical puzzle, saved Plato from the tyrant of Syracuse, led a powerful Greek city state, and was the subject of three books by Aristotle. This first extensive study of Archytas' work in any language presents a radically new interpretation of his significance for fourth-century Greek thought and his relationship to Plato, as well as a full commentary on all the fragments and testimonia.

Genres: Philosophy

682 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Phillip]

Huffman's edition is wonderful. Unparalleled, and a masterpiece of clasical scholarship. Do believe the hype. Buy it now.