Sallust On The Gods And The World: And The Pythagoric Sentences Of Demophilus (1793) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165773855)

Sallust On The Gods And The World: And The Pythagoric Sentences Of Demophilus is a book written by Sallustius, a philosopher who lived in the 4th century AD. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, On The Gods And The World, is a philosophical treatise that discusses the nature of the gods and their relationship to the world. Sallustius argues that the gods are not separate from the world, but rather are an integral part of it. He also discusses the concept of fate and the role it plays in human life.The second part of the book, The Pythagoric Sentences Of Demophilus, is a collection of sayings attributed to the Pythagorean philosopher Demophilus. The Pythagoreans were a school of philosophy that focused on the study of mathematics and the natural world. The sayings in this section of the book cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, and the nature of the universe.Overall, Sallust On The Gods And The World: And The Pythagoric Sentences Of Demophilus is a fascinating look at ancient philosophy and the ideas that shaped the Western world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of Western thought.Translated From The Greek, And Five Hymns By Proclus, In The Original Greek, With A Poetical Version, To Which Are Added, Five Hymns By The Translator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sallustius, Demophilus, Proclus
ISBN-10: 1165773856
ISBN-13: 9781165773855
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d