History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 004 - The Man With The Golden Thigh - Pythagoras
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Pythagoras: Myth vs. Man
- Pythagoras is known more through legend than verifiable fact.
- Details about his life, achievements, and beliefs are often intertwined with myth.
Conflicting Accounts of Pythagoras
- Pythagoras is credited with diverse beliefs, from reincarnation to dietary restrictions.
- Some accounts say he ate meat, contradicting the vegetarianism attributed to him.
The Silent Philosophers
- Neither Pythagoras nor Socrates, two prominent pre-Plato philosophers, wrote anything down.
- Their fame might be linked to this lack of written works, turning them into figures open to interpretation.