"At the same time, Pythagoreanism had taken root in Hellas. Lysis... remained at Thebes, where Simmias and Kebes had heard Philolaos, and there was an important community of Pythagoreans at Phleious. Aristoxenos was personally acquainted with the last generation of the school, and mentioned by name Xenophilos the Chalkidian from , with Phanton, Echekrates, Diokles, and Polymnestos of Phleious. They were all, he said, disciples of Philolaos and Eurytos. Plato was on friendly terms with these men, and dedicated the Phaedo to them. Xenophilos was the teacher of Aristoxenos..."
Pythagoreanism

January 1, 1970

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