Pitagorasi

Pitagorasi is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily associated with the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras. Most commonly, it denotes the followers of Pythagoras and his teachings, often referred to as the Pythagoreans. This philosophical and religious movement flourished in the 6th century BCE, with its epicenter in Croton, Magna Graecia (modern-day southern Italy).

The Pythagoreans were known for their distinctive lifestyle, characterized by asceticism, communal living, and adherence to strict rules regarding diet, behavior, and purification. Their philosophy was deeply rooted in the belief that numbers were the fundamental principle of the universe, and that all things could be explained through numerical relationships and harmonies. This led to significant contributions in mathematics, particularly in the study of number theory, geometry, and music theory.

The Pythagorean theorem, famously stating that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (a² + b² = c²), is attributed to Pythagoras or his school. While the theorem itself may have been known in other cultures earlier, the Pythagoreans are credited with providing a formal proof.

In a broader sense, "Pitagorasi" can also be used to refer to any concepts, principles, or mathematical ideas directly linked to Pythagoras and his school. This includes their work on the properties of numbers, their explorations into the cosmic order, and their influence on subsequent philosophical and scientific thought. The legacy of the Pitagorasi continues to be studied and appreciated in the fields of mathematics, philosophy, and the history of science.