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Milesians
Thales of Miletus
Biograpphy
Early life
Born in Miletus, Greece 624–546 BCE
Mathematician,astronomerand philosopher, often regarded as one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
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Contibutions
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the first Western philosopher to seek naturalistic explanations for the cosmos, departing from mythological accounts.
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Metaphysical explanation
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It exists in three states—solid, liquid, and gas—demonstrating its transformative properties.
Observations of rivers, seas, and rainfall suggested a foundational role in the natural world.
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Connection
Thales’ belief in water as the fundamental element could be connected to today's biology because water is known as crucial for life. Around 60% of the human body is water, and its importance is so crucial that scientists prioritize searching for water on other planets as a key factor.
Anaximander
Arché - Apeiron (infinite, unlimited or indefinite), not a particular element, such as water or air
Metaphysical Explanation - Anaximander claimed that eternal motion, as well as the Apeiron were the originating cause of the world; The motion was responsible for creating oppositions (hot and cold), which were meant to be seprarated; he claimed that the world is not eternal and that it will be destroyed into the Apeiron
Biography
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Contributed mainly to Geography, Biology and Cosmology
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Anaximen
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