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What does the term 'Apeiron' mean?
What does the term 'Apeiron' mean?
- Without a boundary (correct)
- Infinite and limited
- Fenced and enclosed
- Bounded and finite
Which philosopher is considered Anaximander's teacher?
Which philosopher is considered Anaximander's teacher?
- Pythagoras
- Thales (correct)
- Plato
- Heraclitus
In which time period did Anaximander live?
In which time period did Anaximander live?
- 500 - 480 BC
- 700 - 680 BC
- 610 - 546 BC (correct)
- 640 - 570 BC
What significant title is Anaximander known by?
What significant title is Anaximander known by?
What was Anaximander's view on the existence of everything?
What was Anaximander's view on the existence of everything?
What philosophical concept is highlighted by Heraclitus regarding the nature of existence?
What philosophical concept is highlighted by Heraclitus regarding the nature of existence?
What element did Heraclitus believe everything is fundamentally made of?
What element did Heraclitus believe everything is fundamentally made of?
Which title is commonly associated with Heraclitus?
Which title is commonly associated with Heraclitus?
What does Heraclitus suggest about opposites?
What does Heraclitus suggest about opposites?
What distinguishes Heraclitus's philosophical education?
What distinguishes Heraclitus's philosophical education?
Who is recognized as 'The First Philosopher'?
Who is recognized as 'The First Philosopher'?
What did Thales propose as the primary substance of the Earth?
What did Thales propose as the primary substance of the Earth?
Which phenomenon did Thales predict for the first time?
Which phenomenon did Thales predict for the first time?
What concept did Anaximander introduce regarding the origin of everything?
What concept did Anaximander introduce regarding the origin of everything?
Which time period did Thales of Miletus belong to?
Which time period did Thales of Miletus belong to?
What time period did the philosopher mentioned live in?
What time period did the philosopher mentioned live in?
Which area of study did the philosopher pursue as a student of Parmenides?
Which area of study did the philosopher pursue as a student of Parmenides?
What is one of the famous works attributed to the philosopher?
What is one of the famous works attributed to the philosopher?
In the paradox 'Achilles vs the Tortoise', what is the conclusion?
In the paradox 'Achilles vs the Tortoise', what is the conclusion?
What type of illustration is shown below the paradox?
What type of illustration is shown below the paradox?
What is the main concept proposed by Parmenides?
What is the main concept proposed by Parmenides?
Which philosophical branch did Parmenides found?
Which philosophical branch did Parmenides found?
How did Zeno of Elea characterize motion?
How did Zeno of Elea characterize motion?
When did Parmenides live?
When did Parmenides live?
Which statement reflects a common misconception about Parmenides' philosophy?
Which statement reflects a common misconception about Parmenides' philosophy?
What philosophical sect did Pythagoras start?
What philosophical sect did Pythagoras start?
Around what years did Pythagoras live?
Around what years did Pythagoras live?
What concept is Pythagoras credited with first assuming?
What concept is Pythagoras credited with first assuming?
What did Pythagoras famously state about the nature of reality?
What did Pythagoras famously state about the nature of reality?
Which of the following is NOT associated with Pythagoras?
Which of the following is NOT associated with Pythagoras?
What did Empedocles believe everything was made of?
What did Empedocles believe everything was made of?
What is the time period during which Empedocles lived?
What is the time period during which Empedocles lived?
Which theory is associated with Empedocles?
Which theory is associated with Empedocles?
What does Democritus claim everything is made out of?
What does Democritus claim everything is made out of?
How long has Empedocles' idea persisted?
How long has Empedocles' idea persisted?
What does Democritus's theory of Atomos propose about the nature of matter?
What does Democritus's theory of Atomos propose about the nature of matter?
During which time period did Democritus live?
During which time period did Democritus live?
What field of study did Democritus develop?
What field of study did Democritus develop?
What concept is highlighted by the Love and Strife Theory attributed to Democritus?
What concept is highlighted by the Love and Strife Theory attributed to Democritus?
What is the significance of Democritus’s idea lasting for over 2,000 years?
What is the significance of Democritus’s idea lasting for over 2,000 years?
Which philosopher is known for the doctrine that everything is made out of Air?
Which philosopher is known for the doctrine that everything is made out of Air?
What element did Heraclitus believe everything is fundamentally made of?
What element did Heraclitus believe everything is fundamentally made of?
Which doctrine is attributed to Anaximenes?
Which doctrine is attributed to Anaximenes?
Who was a student of Anaximander?
Who was a student of Anaximander?
When did Anaximenes live approximately?
When did Anaximenes live approximately?
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Study Notes
Anaximander
- Proposed the concept of Apeiron, meaning the infinite or boundless substance from which everything originates.
- Lived circa 610-546 BC, recognized as “The Father of Cosmology.”
- Suggested that existence does not solely depend on traditional elements but rather on a primal substance.
Thales of Miletus
- Lived circa 624/623 - 548/545 BC, known as "The First Philosopher."
- Suggested that all forms of matter originate from variations of water (solid, liquid, gas).
- First philosopher to accurately predict a Solar Eclipse.
Heraclitus of Ephesus
- Lived circa 535 - 475 BC, known as the “Weeping Philosopher.”
- Claimed that "everything is made out of Fire," signifying constant change and transformation.
- Emphasized the concept that change is the only constant, and opposite states are interconnected.
Parmenides of Elea
- Lived circa 6th - mid 5th century BC, founder of the study of Metaphysics/Ontology.
- Argued that what exists is permanent, unchanging, and indestructible.
Zeno of Elea
- Lived circa 490-430 BC, student of Parmenides, focusing on Metaphysics/Ontology.
- Known for “Ten Paradoxes,” including the paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise, illustrating the illusory nature of motion.
Empedocles
- Lived circa 494 - 434 BC, proposed that everything is composed of the four classical elements.
- Introduced the Love and Strife Theory, emphasizing the duality of attraction and repulsion in nature.
Democritus
- Lived circa 460 - 370 BC, formulated the atomic theory, claiming that everything is made of indivisible particles called Atoms.
- Developed the study of Aetiology, focusing on causes and explanations.
Pythagoras of Samos
- Lived circa 570 - 495 BC, founded Pythagoreanism, which posited that the universe is fundamentally governed by numbers.
- First to suggest that the Earth is spherical.
Anaximenes of Miletus
- Lived circa 586 - 526 BC, known for the Doctrine of Air, proposing that the fundamental substance of reality is Air.
- Student of Anaximander, he also contributed to concepts pertaining to change.
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