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Which philosophers are considered the earliest Western thinkers?
Which philosophers are considered the earliest Western thinkers?
What method did the pre-Socratic philosophers use to understand the world?
What method did the pre-Socratic philosophers use to understand the world?
What was a significant change in the approach of the Milesian philosophers compared to their predecessors?
What was a significant change in the approach of the Milesian philosophers compared to their predecessors?
Which aspect did pre-Socratic philosophers begin to explore that differentiated them from earlier traditions?
Which aspect did pre-Socratic philosophers begin to explore that differentiated them from earlier traditions?
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What geographical area was primarily associated with the early Greek philosophers?
What geographical area was primarily associated with the early Greek philosophers?
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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early Greek philosophers?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early Greek philosophers?
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What level of distinction did early philosophy make between different branches of knowledge?
What level of distinction did early philosophy make between different branches of knowledge?
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Which is a true statement about the relationship of solid matter and change according to the Milesian philosophers?
Which is a true statement about the relationship of solid matter and change according to the Milesian philosophers?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Earliest Western philosophers were Greek
- Familiar with Greek poetry (Homer, Hesiod) and gods (Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite)
- Flourished in 6th century BCE, western coast of Turkey/Italy
- Early philosophers were scientists and religious leaders
- Philosophy covered all knowledge, bridging science and practical sciences
- Pre-Socratic philosophers (before Socrates, 469-399 BCE) questioned the nature of reality and the world
- Examined relationships between the one and many, nature of change, creation of the universe
Pre-Socratic Philosophers
- Rejected mythology and poetry
- Used reason, logic, evidence, and observation
- Questioned Homer's and Hesiod's accounts of gods
- Sought natural explanations, not supernatural
- Focused on the material universe/nature
- Believed in an underlying substance/source, permanent
- Early materialists (Milesians) aimed to find natural explanations for the world's workings
- Located in Miletus, Greece (600 BCE)
- Discovered that change required an underlying source
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Explore the roots of Western philosophy with a focus on Pre-Socratic thinkers. This quiz examines their shift from mythology to reason, questioning the nature of the universe and reality itself. Dive into the contributions of early Greek philosophers and their impact on scientific thought.
