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Life Lessons from the Early Greeks with Adam Nicolson

Intelligence Squared

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Pythagoras: Mathematician or Mystic?

This chapter examines the multifaceted persona of Pythagoras as a religious leader and social influencer in Southern Italy, critiquing his self-importance in contrast to earlier philosophers. It also explores Empedocles' concepts of love and strife as foundational forces in shaping existence, highlighting the interplay between these opposing elements.

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