The Age Of Reason In Greece

""The Age of Reason in Greece: Pythagoras and Plato"" by Sheldon Cheney is a comprehensive study of the philosophical and mathematical ideas of Pythagoras and Plato, two of the most influential thinkers in ancient Greece. The book explores the history of ancient Greece, the life and teachings of Pythagoras, and the development of his mathematical and philosophical ideas. It also delves into the life and philosophy of Plato, examining his theories on ethics, politics, and metaphysics. The author provides a detailed analysis of the Pythagorean theorem, as well as Plato's theory of Forms and his concept of the ideal state. The book offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural landscape of ancient Greece, and how the ideas of Pythagoras and Plato continue to influence modern thought. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and mathematics, and the development of rational thought in ancient Greece.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Men Who Have Walked With God, by Sheldon Cheney. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592685.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.