Philosophers - Scientists - Mathematicians - Thinkers
Information on ancient philosophers and thinkers. When philosophy started, it did not differentiate the sciences from philosophy. It wasn't until after Aristotle and his use of logic that the fields became clearly separated.
Epicurus
A quick look at the Greek philosopher Epicurus.
A quick look at the Greek philosopher Epicurus.
Ancient Philosophers
The early Greek philosophers, from Ionia, (Asia Minor) and southern Italy, saw the world around them and asked questions about it. Instead of attributing its creation to anthropomorphic gods, they sought rational explanations. This was the beginning of natural philosophy
The early Greek philosophers, from Ionia, (Asia Minor) and southern Italy, saw the world around them and asked questions about it. Instead of attributing its creation to anthropomorphic gods, they sought rational explanations. This was the beginning of natural philosophy
From Pre-Socratic Ionian Natural Philosophy to Ethical Philosophy
The early Greek philosophers, from Ionia, (Asia Minor) and southern Italy, examined the world around them and asked questions about it. Instead of attributing its creation to anthropomorphic gods, they sought rational explanations. This was the beginning of natural philosophy
The early Greek philosophers, from Ionia, (Asia Minor) and southern Italy, examined the world around them and asked questions about it. Instead of attributing its creation to anthropomorphic gods, they sought rational explanations. This was the beginning of natural philosophy
Philosophers Timeline
Major Greek and Roman philosophers in chronological order.
Major Greek and Roman philosophers in chronological order.