12 Questions
Who believed that everything comes from WATER?
Thales of Miletus
Which philosopher believed that everything is changing and considered FIRE as the best symbol for change?
Heraclitus of Ephesus
Who is known for the concept of atoms and believed that everything was made up of atoms?
Democritus of Abdera
Which philosopher stated that reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements?
Anaxagoras
Who is associated with the idea that numbers are the ultimate reality?
Pythagoras
Which philosopher influenced Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
According to the passage, which philosopher believed that the ultimate reality is made of a combination of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water?
Empedocles
Which philosopher is known for the idea that 'motion is impossible'?
Zeno (Pupil of Parmenides)
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'EUDAIMONIA' - the condition of human flourishing or of living well?
Aristotle
Which pre-Socratic philosopher believed that 'reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements'?
Anaxagoras
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'APEIRON' - a mass of forces?
Anaximander of Miletus
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'CONDENSATION and RAREFACTION' to explain the changes in matter?
Anaximenes of Miletus
Learn about the origins of Western Philosophy in ancient Greece with the Pre-socratic Philosophers who delved into the composition of the universe, based on what could be verified by the senses. Explore the beliefs of key figures like Thales of Miletus and Anaximander of Miletus.
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