Pythagorean Women: Their History and Writings Books

The concerns of this book are similar: rather than an account of ancient Pythagorean philosophy (which is relegated to a brief last chapter authored by Vicki Lynn Harper), the book is conceived as a "social history of women who were Pythagoreans". Answers would focus on the construction of...

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Published inThe Times higher education supplement no. 2129; p. 52
Main Author Graziosi, Barbara
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London THE World Universities Insights Limited 28.11.2013
Subjects
Evidence
Females
Males
Philosophy
Pythagoras (570?-490 BC)
Social History
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Summary:The concerns of this book are similar: rather than an account of ancient Pythagorean philosophy (which is relegated to a brief last chapter authored by Vicki Lynn Harper), the book is conceived as a "social history of women who were Pythagoreans". Answers would focus on the construction of Pythagoras' religious authority, the purported organisation of his followers into a secret society, everyday norms (including diet, the regulation of sexual intercourse, and other activities that involved women), and the emphasis placed on remaining faithful to a mythical ancient Master.
ISSN:0049-3929