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His most notable legacy, Numerology, proposed that numbers possess intrinsic qualities that connect us to the divine and offer insight into the nature of our universe. Central to Numerology's concepts are four foundational ideas that Pythagoras espoused.
The Mathematical Universe
The first idea is that our universe is fundamentally mathematical. Pythagoras believed that understanding numbers is key to unlocking all of reality. He posited a dual existence of the physical and a deeper mathematical realm, encapsulated in his famous assertion that "everything is number." This perspective has profoundly affected Western scientific thought, influencing thinkers like Plato and Newton.