Lore and Science in Ancient Pythagoreanism

For the first English edition of his distinguished study, "Weisheit und Wissenschaft: Studien zu Pythagoras, Philoloas und Platon," Mr. Burkert has extensively revised both text and notes, taking into account additional literature that has appeared since 1962.

About the author

Walter Burkert was Professor Emeritus of Classics, University of Zurich.

Summary

For the first English edition of his distinguished study, Weisheit und Wissenschaft: Studien zu Pythagoras, Philoloas und Platon, Walter Burkert has extensively revised both text and notes, taking into account additional literature that has appeared since 1962.

Product details

• Authors: Walter Burkert
• Assisted by: E.L. Minar (Translation), Edwin L. Minar (Translation)
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1972
• EAN: 9780674539181
• ISBN: 978-0-674-53918-1
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 1701 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; History, HISTORY / General, Philosophy