Saving the Soul: Philosophy and the Pythagoreans' Life Goals.
The Pythagoreans' doctrine that the soul was considered immortal and reincarnation a fact of the soul's prolonged existence on earth and in the supernatural realms, one had a responsibility to conduct one's life in a manner that best served the soul and its progress through various bodily forms was one that they struggled with. This paper examines the Pythagoreans' philosophy and life goals. 4.5 pgs. 6 f/c. 1b.