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Who were the earliest thinkers in the history of philosophy?
The Greeks
What is the primary focus of inquiry for the earliest thinkers in the history of philosophy?
The fundamental nature of the self
Who were the Greek thinkers that preceded Socrates?
The Pre-Socratics
What did the Greeks do in attempting to understand reality?
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What is the best way to see and understand the different perspectives and views on the self?
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Who were some of the Greek thinkers that preoccupied themselves with the question of the primary substratum, arché?
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What were the Pre-Socratic thinkers trying to explain?
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Why did the Pre-Socratic thinkers reject mythological accounts?
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What is the term used to collectively refer to the Greek thinkers who preceded Socrates?
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What were the Pre-Socratic thinkers tired of conceding to?
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