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According to Greek philosophy, which philosopher believed that water is the primary substance?
According to Greek philosophy, which philosopher believed that water is the primary substance?
Who introduced the idea of infinite elements or 'seeds'?
Who introduced the idea of infinite elements or 'seeds'?
Which philosopher focused on numerical relationships and the dualism of body and soul?
Which philosopher focused on numerical relationships and the dualism of body and soul?
Who believed that all things are constant and change is an illusion?
Who believed that all things are constant and change is an illusion?
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Which group of philosophers were known as professional teachers of rhetoric and logic?
Which group of philosophers were known as professional teachers of rhetoric and logic?
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Study Notes
Key Philosophers in Greek Philosophy
- Thales of Miletus proposed that water is the essential substance underpinning all matter, marking one of the earliest philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence.
- Anaximenes introduced the concept of infinite elements or 'seeds', suggesting that all substances derive from a single source through processes of condensation and rarefaction.
- Pythagoras emphasized the importance of numerical relationships and posited a dualism between body and soul, believing that mathematical principles underpin reality.
- Heraclitus argued that everything is in a state of constant flux, famously stating that change is the only constant, and asserting that stability is an illusion.
- The Sophists were a group of philosophers who were recognized as professional teachers, specializing in rhetoric and logic, often advancing relativistic perspectives on knowledge and truth.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Greek philosophy and its key figures such as Thales of Miletus, Anaximander, Heraclitus, and Parmenides. Explore the concepts of animism, magic, primary substance, natural explanations, constant change, and more in this quiz.
