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Archytas (/ ˈ ɑːr k ɪ t ə s /; Greek: Ἀρχύτας; 435/410–360/350 BC) was an Ancient Greek mathematician, music theorist, statesman, and strategist from the ancient city of Taras (Tarentum) in Southern Italy.
Jun 26, 2003 · Archytas of Tarentum was a Greek mathematician, political leader and philosopher, active in the first half of the fourth century BC (i.e., during Plato’s lifetime). He was the last prominent figure in the early Pythagorean tradition and the dominant political figure in Tarentum, being elected general seven consecutive times.
Archytas of Tarentum was a Greek scientist, philosopher, and major Pythagorean mathematician. Plato, a close friend, made use of his work in mathematics, and there is evidence that Euclid borrowed from him for the treatment of number theory in Book VIII of his Elements.
Archytas of Tarentum was a mathematician, statesman and philosopher who lived in Tarentum in Magna Graecia, an area of southern Italy which was under Greek control in the fifth century BC. The Pythagoreans, who had at one stage been strong throughout Magna Graecia, were attacked and expelled until only the town of Tarentum remained a stronghold ...
Jul 19, 2022 · At about 428 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, statesman, and strategist Archytas of Tarentum was born. A scientist of the Pythagorean school he is famous for being the reputed founder of mathematical mechanics, as well as a good friend of Plato.
In addition there are introductory essays on Archytas’ life and writings, his philosophy, and the question of authenticity. Carl A. Huffman presents a new interpretation of Archytas’ significance both for the Pythagorean tradition and also for fourth-century Greek thought, including the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle.
Archytas of Tarentum was an ancient Greek philosopher, scientist, major Pythagorean mathematician, statesman and friend of Plato. He was a member of the second generation of followers of Pythagoras. Archytas was considered to be the founder of mathematical mechanics and tried to combine empirical observation with Pythagorean theory.
Archytas, a citizen of Tarentum on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, and a contemporary of Plato, is a significant figure in the history of ancient Greek science.
An important source for our knowledge of Archytas the man is the Life composed by his fellow-citizen and student of Aristotle, Aristoxenus of Tarentum, certain portions of which are preserved in Athenaeus and in Iamblichus’ Pythagorean Life.
Apr 25, 2024 · Archytas of Tarentum, who was born around the year 435 BC in what is now Taranto, Apulia, Italy, was another in a long line of brilliant polymaths from Ancient Greece, a noted military general and strategist who also made his mark in the realms of geometry, physics, astronomy, and music.
