The Commentary of Hierocles on the Golden Verses of Pythagoras - Andre Dacier - Bog

The Commentary of Hierocles on the Golden Verses of Pythagoras is a book written by Andre Dacier. This book is a translation of the original Greek text by Hierocles, a Neoplatonic philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. The Golden Verses of Pythagoras are a collection of aphorisms attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras. Hierocles' commentary provides an interpretation of these verses, which are considered to be a source of wisdom and guidance for personal growth and spiritual development. Dacier's translation makes this valuable commentary accessible to a wider audience, providing insight into the teachings of Pythagoras and the Neoplatonic tradition. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, and the history of ideas.The Golden Verses are exhortations to live a moral, simple and contemplative life. These pithy aphorisms allow a glimpse of a bit of the Pythagorean schools' deeper knowledge. The present volume was published to provide students of philosophy who value the Golden Verses and are seeking to understand and learn from them. Rowe�������s translation of the Golden Verses is from the Greek and the Commentary is from the French of Andre Dacier.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.