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Taylor, Thomas
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Political fragments of Archytas, Charondas, Zaleucus, and other ancient Pythagoreans, preserved by Stobæus : $b and also, Ethical fragments of Hierocles, the celebrated commentator on the Golden Pythagoric Verses, preserved by the same author
Political fragments of Archytas, Charondas, Zaleucus, and other ancient Pythagoreans, preserved by Stobaeus : and also, Ethical fragments of Hierocles, the celebrated commentator on the Golden Pythagoric Verses, preserved by the same author
$aChiswick :$bPrinted for the translator, $c1822.
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"Political Fragments of Archytas, Charondas, Zaleucus, and other ancient Pythagoreans" is a collection of philosophical writings from ancient Greece, likely compiled in the early 19th century. This volume preserves valuable insights from notable Pythagorean thinkers and legislators, exploring themes of governance, ethics, and the structure of society. Through the lens of political philosophy, it addresses the roles of different societal classes and the function of laws in shaping a just and harmonious community. The opening of this work begins with a transcriber's note and an introduction that contextualizes the fragments to follow, praising their antiquity and wisdom. It elaborates on the significance of the authors, including legislators Charondas and Zaleucus, highlighting their philosophical connections to Pythagorean teachings. The text then transitions into a thorough discussion on the structure of political society, dividing it into classes based on virtue and occupation, and emphasizing the need for laws and moral education to ensure societal wellbeing. Importantly, it underscores the mutual dependencies of governance, law, and individual conduct within the broader scope of community and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/politicalfragmen00stob/page/n145/mode/2up
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Political science -- Early works to 1800
Ethics -- Early works to 1800
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Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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