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Who believed that everything comes from WATER?
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?
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?
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?
Which philosopher stated that reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements?
Who is associated with the idea that numbers are the ultimate reality?
Who is associated with the idea that numbers are the ultimate reality?
Which philosopher influenced Alexander the Great?
Which philosopher influenced Alexander the Great?
According to the passage, which philosopher believed that the ultimate reality is made of a combination of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water?
According to the passage, which philosopher believed that the ultimate reality is made of a combination of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water?
Which philosopher is known for the idea that 'motion is impossible'?
Which philosopher is known for the idea that 'motion is impossible'?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'EUDAIMONIA' - the condition of human flourishing or of living well?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'EUDAIMONIA' - the condition of human flourishing or of living well?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher believed that 'reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements'?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher believed that 'reality consists of an indefinite number of elements, not just the 4 basic elements'?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'APEIRON' - a mass of forces?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'APEIRON' - a mass of forces?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'CONDENSATION and RAREFACTION' to explain the changes in matter?
Which pre-Socratic philosopher is known for the concept of 'CONDENSATION and RAREFACTION' to explain the changes in matter?
