Presocratic Philosophers

Thales was counted one of the seven sages.

The Greek philosopher Xenophanes was the founder of the presocratic school of philosophy known as the Eleatic school of philosophy.

What educated guesses we can make about this philosopher whose reputation was enhanced by his followers attributing their discoveries to him.

Feature on Zeno, the philosopher from Elea who invented dialectic, met the young Socrates, and was tortured for his political involvement.

A timeline of major ancient Greek and Roman philosophers with links to more information on the individual philosophers.

Early natural philosophy didn't spring up in a vcacuum but borrowed from the mythographers.

Founder of Atomism. Article from Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.