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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      04 August 2010
      23 May 2005
      ISBN:
      9780511482533
      9780521837460
      9780521169448
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511482533
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.17kg, 682 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.99kg, 682 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Classical Studies, Ancient Philosophy
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    Archytas of Tarentum is one of the three most important philosophers in the Pythagorean tradition, a prominent mathematician, who gave the first solution to the famous problem of doubling the cube, an important music theorist, and the leader of a powerful Greek city-state. He is famous for sending a trireme to rescue Plato from the clutches of the tyrant of Syracuse, Dionysius II, in 361 BC. This 2005 study was the first extensive enquiry into Archytas' work in any language. It contains original texts, English translations and a commentary for all the fragments of his writings and for all testimonia concerning his life and work. In addition there are introductory essays on Archytas' life and writings, his philosophy, and the question of authenticity. Carl A. Huffman presents an interpretation of Archytas' significance both for the Pythagorean tradition and also for fourth-century Greek thought, including the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle.

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    Review of the hardback:'Huffman's book offers expert discussion of a variety of difficult topics … a much needed and authoritative commentary … Lucid argued, helpfully organised, and impressive in its scholarship, this book sets a high standard indeed … a rich volume of over 600 pages … there is much of real value here … a detailed and scholarly treatment of dauntingly difficulty material. Scholars owe Huffman a debt for undertaking this task, and executing it with such authority. It is a work to emulate'.

    Sylvia Berryman - The University of British Columbia

    Review of the hardback:'We have here another blockbuster offering from Carl Huffman who has already put us in his debt by a definite study of Philolaus. This work will serve in turn to establish Archytas as a philosopher in his own right, and not simply a footnote to Pythagoras, as has all too often been the case hitherto.'

    Source: Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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