Ethics Pre-socratic Philosophers in Western Philosophy
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Who believed that everything comes from WATER?

  • Empedocles
  • Anaximander of Miletus
  • Thales of Miletus (correct)
  • Heraclitus of Ephesus
  • Which philosopher believed that everything is changing and considered FIRE as the best symbol for change?

  • Heraclitus of Ephesus (correct)
  • Thales of Miletus
  • Zeno
  • Empedocles
  • Who is known for the concept of atoms and believed that everything was made up of atoms?

  • Parmenides of Elea
  • Democritus of Abdera (correct)
  • Zeno
  • Anaxagoras
  • Which philosopher stated that reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements?

    <p>Anaxagoras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the idea that numbers are the ultimate reality?

    <p>Pythagoras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher influenced Alexander the Great?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which philosopher believed that the ultimate reality is made of a combination of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water?

    <p>Empedocles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is known for the idea that 'motion is impossible'?

    <p>Zeno (Pupil of Parmenides)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'EUDAIMONIA' - the condition of human flourishing or of living well?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pre-Socratic philosopher believed that 'reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements'?

    <p>Anaxagoras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'APEIRON' - a mass of forces?

    <p>Anaximander of Miletus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'CONDENSATION and RAREFACTION' to explain the changes in matter?

    <p>Anaximenes of Miletus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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