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A Problem in Pythagorean Arithmetic [PDF]
Problem 2 at the 56th International Mathematical Olympiad (2015) asks for all triples (a,b,c) of positive integers for which ab-c, bc-a, and ca-b are all powers of 2. We show that this problem requires only a primitive form of arithmetic, going back to the Pythagoreans, which is the arithmetic of the even and the odd.
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SILENUS’ SONG (VIRGIL ECL. 6.27-86) —A SOURCE FOR OVID’S PYTHAGOREANISM IN THE METAMORPHOSES ?
Pythagorean ideas in Silenus’ song in Virgil’s Eclogue 6 are set out. The role of music in ordering a transcendent, stable world and changing cosmos and in accessing the transcendent world is shown to be stressed by Virgil. A modern-philosophical account
Marcus Nabielek
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This article aims to relate Callimachus’ poetry with the measurement and distribution of land in a colonial environment. Certain words used by Callimachus in his description of the foundation of Zancle and in some other episodes (for example γεωδαῖται ...
Ivan Matijašić
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This is a review article of Angela Ulacco’s recent Italian translation, with introduction and commentary, of four pseudo-Pythagorean treatises. Part 1 focuses on the philosophical background of the Pseudopythagorica and, more precisely, on the connection
Riccardo Chiaradonna
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The Relevance of Pythagoreanism in the Poetry of Zambrano
In this paper, we are interested in pointing out the importance of Pythagoreanism as a possible philosophical path to sustain Western thought, according to María Zambrano’s criteria.
Ethel Junco, Claudio César Calabrese
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Heracles's weariness and apotheosis in Classical Greek art
In this paper, I propose a general interpretation of images showing the physical exhaustion and apotheosis of Heracles that were produced during the Classical period.
Antonio Orlando Dourado Lopes
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ABSTRACT Nonlinear control systems are an integral part of complex engineering systems. The main difference from linear systems is their ability to adapt to changes and unpredictable conditions. These systems exhibit behaviors that cannot be predicted by simple linear equations, making them essential for applications requiring precise control over a ...
Cinthia Peraza +3 more
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Domestic rabbits of different body sizes differ disproportionately in the length of their tooth row or the length of their diastema. Abstract In various domestic mammals, smaller breeds tend to have proportionally larger teeth, whereas this is not a universal trend across mammals.
Ursina L. Fasciati +3 more
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Lithium batteries constitute a pivotal component in electric vehicles (EVs) owing to their rechargeability and high‐power output capabilities. ABSTRACT Lithium batteries constitute a pivotal component in electric vehicles (EVs) owing to their rechargeability and high‐power output capabilities.
Mohsen Alizadeh Afroozi +4 more
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This study introduces bipolar q‐fractional fuzzy sets and new aggregation operators to support renewable energy selection under uncertainty. The proposed decision‐making framework effectively integrates positive and negative evaluations, ensuring consistent ranking and robust performance, as demonstrated through practical analysis and comparative ...
Sagvan Y. Musa +3 more
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