The Pythagorean Plato: Prelude To The Song Itself
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor staining to top-edge of pages, some slight sun-fading to cover.
The scholarly work The Pythagorean Plato: Prelude To The Song Itself by Ernest G. Mcclain presents a groundbreaking reinterpretation of classical philosophy, arguing that Plato's intricate dialogues are deeply rooted in Pythagorean musical and numerical principles. This profound analysis uncovers the hidden harmonic structures within Plato's cosmology and metaphysics, illustrating how ancient Greek thought integrated mathematics, music, and philosophy into a unified system. Mcclain details the profound influence of Pythagorean ratios on Plato's understanding of the universe and the human soul. The book offers a compelling perspective, revealing Plato's philosophical system as a grand, harmonious composition. It challenges conventional readings, providing an essential resource for scholars of ancient philosophy, musicology, and the history of science.
Author: Ernest G. Mcclain
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, Nicolas Hayes.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor staining to top-edge of pages, some slight sun-fading to cover.
The scholarly work The Pythagorean Plato: Prelude To The Song Itself by Ernest G. Mcclain presents a groundbreaking reinterpretation of classical philosophy, arguing that Plato's intricate dialogues are deeply rooted in Pythagorean musical and numerical principles. This profound analysis uncovers the hidden harmonic structures within Plato's cosmology and metaphysics, illustrating how ancient Greek thought integrated mathematics, music, and philosophy into a unified system. Mcclain details the profound influence of Pythagorean ratios on Plato's understanding of the universe and the human soul. The book offers a compelling perspective, revealing Plato's philosophical system as a grand, harmonious composition. It challenges conventional readings, providing an essential resource for scholars of ancient philosophy, musicology, and the history of science.