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As an explanation of the origin of things in nature was Heraclitus of Efez looking for one element on which everything is based, and into which everything turns back, as well as the philosophers of a Milesian school - Thales (element: water), Anaximander (element: Apeiron, ie "the one inexplicit" or "the one unbounded") and Anaximenes of Miletus (element: air). Heraclitus considered the element as fire, to which he ascribed supernatural characteristics: it is "active", "eternal", "living alone" and "rising". It is better to quote his fragments: "But always was, is and will be: alive the fire, which is sparking by the degree, and according to the degree goes out.", "The fire, which comes, preens and reveals everything." and interesting comparison "Fire changes anything and is being changed by anyting, as gold for goods and goods for gold." which compares the fire in the material world with the currency in the world of business. Simultaneously is Heraclitus likely to see some connection between the fire and his "LOGOS," the intellect to rule the world, and the "struggle", which leads the world "up", which is probably connected with the important properties of fire; it "rises".
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What is the fifth element in ancient philosophy after air fire water earth?
aether
Why is philosophy regarded as the mother of all discipline of study?
why is philosophy regarded as the mother of all discipline of study
What is Greek Philosphy?
greek philosophy is not a certain type of philosophy. Greece is the place where philosophy was born. that's all.
What does 'music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy' mean?
music is higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy
What does the two koi fish circling each other mean?
There are a number of meanings - Yin-Yang, Male/Female, Day/Night, Water/Fire, Sun/Moon. It all stems from philosophy of taoism.
Is philosophy all about maths?
No, but certainly part of it is.
Is there any internet dictionary or encyclopedia of philosophy which explains all the terms?
Useful resources are the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (www.iep.utm.edu/ ) and the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (plato.stanford.edu/).
What is the significance of the Greek word "" (fire) in ancient mythology and philosophy?
In ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, the word "" (fire) symbolized various concepts such as creation, destruction, purification, and transformation. It was often associated with the divine and seen as a powerful force that could bring about change and enlightenment. The significance of fire in ancient Greek culture reflected its importance in shaping their understanding of the world and the human experience.
What are the 4 elements of the world?
The four elements of the world, according to ancient Greek philosophy, are earth, air, fire, and water. These elements were believed to be the building blocks of all matter and were associated with different qualities and characteristics. Earth was associated with stability and groundedness, air with movement and breath, fire with transformation and energy, and water with fluidity and emotions.
Why is Philosophy regarded as the mother of all sciences?
In many circles philosophy is considered the basis or "mother" of sciences is because philosophers like Aristotle, Socrates, Plato and other ancient Greek men of letters delved into the natural world to explain their surroundings. That all matter is composed of water, earth, air and fire as per the mind of Empedocles, was embraced by men such as Aristotle.
What is philosophy as a discipline?
Although philosophy is a way of life (called "the examined life"), it is also an academic discipline. The core of philosophy as a discipline are the fundamental disciplines of ontology (the study of being), epistemology (the study of evidence, including phenomenology), and axiology (the study of valuation). All the other branches of philosophy ask fundamental questions about various other disciplines such as philosophy of science, philosophy of law, philosophy of religion, philosophy of history, and so on. .
Is Jungian philosophy still valid in the age of DNA brain mapping and neuroscience?
Jungian philosophy seems to have very little scientific validity. But in the world of philosophy, all things are debatable.
