“It is impossible to decide whether a particular detail of the Pythagorean universe was the work of the master, or filled in by a pupil a remark which equally applies to Leonardo or Michelangelo . But there can be no doubt that the basic features were conceived by a single mind; that Pythagoras of Samos was both the founder of a new religious philosophy, and the founder of Science, as the word is understood today.”
Quote by Arthur Koestler
Work
The Sleepwalkers: A History of Man's Changing Vision of the Universe
The Sleepwalkers delves into the various scientific, philosophical, and cultural shifts that have shaped humanity's perception of the universe from ancient times to the present day. more
Author
Arthur Koestler
Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author, journalist, and political activist. He is renowned for his novel 'Darkness at Noon' and his involvement in the Spanish Civil War. Koestler's writings frequently delved into the themes of totalitarianism and the individual's resistance to oppression. more
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