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The Milesian School

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Learn about philosophers Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes from the Milesian school, who answered the same question differently—what is everything made up of?

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    Sergio G
    We’re these philosophers before Plato or after.
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    The History of Ideas
    Much earlier, these fellows were before Socrates, who would have an enormous influence on Plato.
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    Chip H
    The theories of water (Thales) and air (Anaximemes- think of as atoms) were on to something.
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    Tres J
    We can do without Prog. Botts, thank you !
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