REDISCOVERING THE PYTHAGORIANS

Abstract

The research will explore the Pythagoreans, an ancient philosophical and religious society led by Pythagoras. The work will focus on their belief that the universe can be explained through mathematics and numbers. We will analyze how their philosophy linked the study of numbers with musical harmony, astronomy, and ethics, arguing that numerical relationships are the key to understanding the structure of the cosmos. The investigation will reveal how the Pythagoreans considered mathematics not just as a calculation tool, but as a path to achieve the purification of the soul and a connection to the divine order of the universe, thus laying the foundation for a profound relationship between science and spirituality that has influenced Western thought.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.046-002