Pythagorean knowledge from the ancient to the modern world: askesis, religion, science

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Pythagoreanism has been viewed as both a religious sect and a philosophical-scientific community, with numerous attempts to reconcile these perspectives. Recent scholarship has compartmentalized various aspects of Pythagorean knowledge, lacking context for their origins and interconnections. This collection seeks to address that gap by exploring the relationships between different fields of Pythagorean knowledge, including eschatology, metempsychosis, metaphysics, epistemology, arithmology, numerology, music, dietetics, medicine, and politics. It examines how the Pythagorean way of life connects with doctrinal knowledge, encompassing both religion and science. The volume investigates the interdependence of these knowledge types within the Pythagorean corpus and its later interpretations. Covering historical periods from the Archaic Period (6th century BC) to Neoplatonism, Early Christianity, and the Renaissance through to the Early Modern Period (17th century AD), the contributions provide a comprehensive analysis. Notable scholars contributing to this work include E. Afonasin, L. Arcari, D. Baltzly, and many others, each offering insights into the complex tapestry of Pythagorean thought and its enduring influence.