Theon of Smyrna: Mathematics Useful for Understanding Plato Or, Pythagorean Arithmatic, Music, Astronomy, Spiritual Disciplines

R. & D. Lawlor

ISBN 10: 0913510246 ISBN 13: 9780913510247

Published by Wizards Bookshelf, Mecosta Michigan USA, 2025

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THEON OF SMYRNA: MATHEMATICS USEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING PLATO ? (1) Pythagorean arithmetic, (2) Music, (3) Astronomy. Smyth sewn Hardcover, foil stamped - Translated by R. & D. Lawlor from the 1882 Greek / French edition of J. Dupuis. Theon (circa 70 CE ? 135 CE) perpetuates the Pythagorean doctrine of harmonies and number. Thomas Taylor relied heavily on this work for his book - Theoretical Arithmetic. This is the first English translation, not a reprint, Wizards Bookshelf, Mecosta, 2025 print, BLUE smyth sewn hardcover and includes a Glossary of Greek terms, illustrations, index and tables. This is NOT a POD edition. 192 pages. No Jacket. Secret Doctrine Reference Series.

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Title: Theon of Smyrna: Mathematics Useful for Understanding Plato Or, Pythagorean Arithmatic, Music, Astronomy, Spiritual Disciplines
Publisher: Wizards Bookshelf, Mecosta Michigan USA
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0913510246
ISBN 13: 9780913510247
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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Theon of Smyrna: Mathematics Useful for Understanding Plato Or, Pythagorean Arithmatic, Music, Astronomy, Spiritual Disciplines (Secret doctrine reference series).

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