The Theoretic Arithmetic of the Pythagoreans by Thomas Taylor
Introduction is presented by Manly P. Hall
Publishing: 1934 The Phoenix Press: first edition thus
This is the first edition thus of Thomas Taylor’s remarkable treatise on the Pythagorean philosophy of numbers, which includes an Introduction by Manly P. Hall.
Among the works included in this volume, "The Theoretic Arithmetic of the Pythagoreans," first published in 1816, is the most comprehensive. It serves as a summary of the philosophical and mystical properties of numbers and mathematical operations. There has not been anything published in the modern era that matches its depth and scope. "The Theoretic Arithmetic" shines brightly with true insight, surpassing many contemporary books on numbers, which often consist of merely listing associations or, if they are more accessible, presenting a series of measurements.
Condition: publishers blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine, wear along the edges and corners, general shelfwear throughout, foxing to title page, overall a clean copy, tightly bound, in Very Good condition