Books related to Pythagoras
  • Pythagoras: His Life and Teachings by Thomas Stanley
    Description : The timeless brilliance of this exhaustive survey of the best classical writers of antiquity on Pythagoras was first published in 1687 in Thomas Stanley's massive tome, The History of Philosophy. It remains as contemporary today as it was over three hundred years ago. The text of the 1687 boo...more..
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  • Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, and Influence by Christoph Riedweg
    Description : One of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "h...more..
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  • The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics (Sterling Milestones) by Clifford A. Pickover
    Description : Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this new paperback edition of the bestselling The Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 mile...more..
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  • Pythagoras and the Ratios: A Math Adventure by Julie Ellis
    Description : Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung Peacock team up once again to explore Pythagorean ratios in this humorous sequel to What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?...more..
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  • What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? A Math Adventure by Julie Ellis
    Description : In ancient Greece, young Pythagoras discovers a special number pattern (the Pythagorean theorem) and uses it to solve problems involving right triangles....more..
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  • Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans: A Brief History by Charles H. Kahn
    Description : A fascinating portrait of the Pythagorean tradition, including a substantial account of the Neo-Pythagorean revival, and ending with Johannes Kepler on the threshold of modernism....more..
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  • Pythagoras's Trousers: God, Physics, and the Gender War by Margaret Wertheim
    Description : A spirited look at the relationship between physics and religion—and the implications for both sexes.Here is a fresh, astute social and cultural history of physics, from ancient Greece to our own time. From its inception, Margaret Wertheim shows, physics has been an overw...more..
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  • Pythagoras: A Brief Guide to His Life, Philosophy, and Mathematics (Annotated) by Edgar Sanderson
    Description : Originally published in 1902 as a portion of the author’s larger “The World’s History and Its Makers, Vol. IV: Great Philosophers,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 16 pages, describes the life and work of ancient Greek philosopher/mathematician P...more..
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  • Pythagoras' Theorem (Mathematics Made Easy) by Rachel Scott
    Description : Starting from the very beginning this book guides you through the origins of Pythagoras’ Theorem and teaches you how to use it not just in written exercises for the classroom and exams, but in everyday life. The Mathematics Made Easy series not only tells you how the theory works, it shows you as ...more..
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  • The Pythagorean Sourcebook and Library: An Anthology of Ancient Writings Which Relate to Pythagoras and Pythagorean Philosophy by
    Description : This anthology, the largest collection of Pythagorean writings ever to appear in English, contains the four ancient biographies of Pythagoras and over 25 Pythagorean and Neopythagorean writings from the Classical and Hellenistic periods. The material of this book is indispensable for anyone who wish...more..
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