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Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, revolutionized thought with his theorems and mystical teachings on harmony and numbers. His influence persists in mathematics, philosophy, and science. This curated list of 20 books explores Pythagoras’ life and ideas through biographies, analyses, and historical accounts. Highlights include The A Plan by Mike Dimmer, drawing leadership insights from Pythagoras’ disciplined approach, and Above the Law, reflecting on ethics in his era. Kitty Ferguson’s Pythagoras: His Lives and the Legacy of a Rational Universe offers an engaging biography, while Christoph Riedweg’s Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, and Influence provides scholarly depth. Charles H. Kahn’s Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans examines his school’s impact, and Thomas Stanley’s Pythagoras: His Life and Teachings compiles ancient sources.