num_pages: 682
description: Archytas of Tarentum was a central figure in fourth-century Greek life and thought and the last great philosopher in the early Pythagorean tradition. He solved a famous mathematical puzzle, saved Plato from the tyrant of Syracuse, led a powerful Greek city state, and was the subject of three books by Aristotle. This first extensive study of Archytas' work in any language presents a radically new interpretation of his significance for fourth-century Greek thought and his relationship to Plato, as well as a full commentary on all the fragments and testimonia.
language: English
title: Archytas of Tarentum: Pythagorean, Philosopher and Mathematician King
titlecomplete: Archytas of Tarentum: Pythagorean, Philosopher and Mathematician King
genres: Philosophy
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Cambridge University Press