Understanding the Early Pythagorean Movement

This chapter explores the difficulties in understanding the early Pythagorean movement due to the influence of Plato's doctrines. It discusses the association of Pythagorean teachings with concepts such as reincarnation, vegetarianism, and the formation of a cultic brotherhood. The chapter also introduces the concept of Pseudo-Pythagoreans and delves into the denouement of the Pythagorean movement in the Hellenistic period.