Abstract
In this chapter, we discuss a couple of basic useful facts from eometry. In doing so, we make connections to the origins of mathematics in ancient Greece 2500 years ago and in particular to two heros; Pythagoras and Euclid. In their work, we find roots of most of the topics we will meet below.
(1) At its deepest level, reality is mathematical in nature.
(2) Philosophy can be used for spiritual purification.
(3) The soul can rise to union with the divine.
(4) Certain symbols have a mystical significance.
(5) All brothers of the order should observe strict loyalty and secrecy.
(Beliefs of Pythagoras)
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Eriksson, K., Estep, D., Johnson, C. (2004). Pythagoras and Euclid. In: Applied Mathematics: Body and Soul. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-05796-4_8
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