Pythagoras
[pai'θæɡəræs;pi-]
Definition
(noun.) Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC).
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Examples
- Plato, Zeno, Epicurus, Pythagoras--all founders of clubs. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- There was much here that was suggestive to the kindred spirit of Plato, who had doubtless meditated deeply on the 'way of life of Pythagoras' (Rep. Plato. The Republic.
- Similarly the fifth book begins with a discussion of the theori es of Pythagoras, but its real topic is public buildings--fora, basilicas, theaters, baths, pal?stras, harbors, and quays. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Pythagoras, on the advice of Thales, visited Egypt in the pursuit of mathematics. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
Typist: Lucas