Lesson: Perictione II on Metaphysics
This lesson focuses on a fragment of text from the late Pythagorean philosopher Perictione II (probably of Sparta, c.3rd-2nd century bce) on metaphysics.[1]
Lesson: Phintys of Sparta on Role Virtues
This lesson focuses on a fragment of text from the Pythagorean philosopher Phintys (probably of Sparta, c. 4 th -3 rd century BCE) on gender-specific virtues. This text can be fruitfully compared with other texts on the same topic.
Lesson: Aesara of Lucania on the Soul
This lesson focuses on a fragment of text from the Pythagorean philosopher Aesara of Lucania (c. 4 th -3 rd century BCE) on the parts and powers of the soul. This text can be fruitfully compared with other texts on the same topic.
Lesson: Criminal Parents
What should a person do if her parents commit a crime? Should she immediately turn them into the authorities?