\begin{definition}[Definition:Mathematici]
The '''Mathematici''' were a branch of the Pythagorean school.
While acknowledging the religious underpinnings of Pythagoreanism, they focused on learning and scientific study.
Hence they were considered progressive.
The '''Nathematici''' were supposedly founded by {{AuthorRef|Hippasus of Metapontum}}.
Category:Definitions/Schools
\end{definition}