History Of Philosophy Part One: Thales of Miletus

By Peter Adamson in February 2024

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Peter Adamson discusses the history of Philosophy. He outlines the origins of Greek philosophy in Ionia, around 1100 BC. The city of Miletus became a hub for early philosophical thought, with Thales exemplifying a blend of practicality and philosophical inquiry. He is now considered the first philosopher, advocating for reasoned explanations of natural phenomena. He proposed water as a fundamental element and attributed soul-like qualities to magnets and amber, suggesting a belief in the divine presence in all things, a theme echoed by later philosophers like Heraclitus.

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