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How did philosophy evolve into a distinct discipline of study?

Philosophy evolved into a distinct discipline of study through the contributions of ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who laid the foundation for systematic inquiry into fundamental questions about existence, ethics, knowledge, and reality. Over time, other cultures and individuals built upon these foundations, leading to the development of various philosophical traditions and schools of thought that continue to shape the field of philosophy today.


What did Aristotle believe about the universe and its structure?

Aristotle believed that the universe was made up of a series of concentric spheres, with Earth at the center. He thought that the stars and planets were embedded in these spheres and that they moved in circular orbits around the Earth.


What 2 ideas about the universe did Greek philosophy accept?

Greek philosophers accepted the idea that the universe is governed by natural laws and principles that could be understood through reason and observation. They also believed in the concept of a geocentric model of the universe, where the Earth was at the center and celestial bodies moved around it in perfect circular motion.


What was the end of life for Aristotle?

Alexander the Great died and then Aristotle moved to chalcis, Eurobea, because some people were attacking athens but later on Aristotle died from a sickness in 322 B.C o_O


Where did Aristotle live?

Aristotle lived in ancient Greece, primarily in Athens and later in the city of Chalcis on the island of Euboea. He founded his own school, the Lyceum, in Athens where he taught and conducted his philosophical inquiries.

Related Questions

Which scientist organized animals into groups according to how they moved?

Aristotle is the scientist who organized animals into groups according to how they moved.


What was Aristotle's law of motion?

Aristotle believed v = k(F/R) where speed is proportional to motive force, and inversely proportional to resistance.


Why did early Greek astronomers think that all celestial bodies moved in circular motions?

Not all of them did. The ones who did believe in strictly circular motions were influenced by Aristotle, who may have been the wrong-est person who ever lived.


How did philosophy evolve into a distinct discipline of study?

Philosophy evolved into a distinct discipline of study through the contributions of ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who laid the foundation for systematic inquiry into fundamental questions about existence, ethics, knowledge, and reality. Over time, other cultures and individuals built upon these foundations, leading to the development of various philosophical traditions and schools of thought that continue to shape the field of philosophy today.


Ptolemy modified Aristotle's model of the universe to include?

Aristotle's model of the solar system was geocentric, meaning that everything in the solar system revolved around Earth. Ptolemy added in the way the planetary bodies moved, although they still moved geocentrically.


What did Aristotle believe about the universe and its structure?

Aristotle believed that the universe was made up of a series of concentric spheres, with Earth at the center. He thought that the stars and planets were embedded in these spheres and that they moved in circular orbits around the Earth.


What 2 ideas about the universe did Greek philosophy accept?

Greek philosophers accepted the idea that the universe is governed by natural laws and principles that could be understood through reason and observation. They also believed in the concept of a geocentric model of the universe, where the Earth was at the center and celestial bodies moved around it in perfect circular motion.


What was the end of life for Aristotle?

Alexander the Great died and then Aristotle moved to chalcis, Eurobea, because some people were attacking athens but later on Aristotle died from a sickness in 322 B.C o_O


When did Aristotle think the sun goes round the earth?

Aristotle did not believe that the sun goes around the earth. He proposed a geocentric model of the universe where the earth was at the center and celestial bodies moved in circular paths around it.


Who moved into the Greek world and ruled for 400 years?

Dorians


Why alfred wegener theory not expect by the science community at this time?

Because he was not able to prove HOW it moved. There also was a belief that god moved the plate which was often a crucial part in science history.


How did the dorians help greek civilization of the time to decline?

They moved into Greece from the north as the Mycenaean civilisation crumbled and reestablished Greek culture in the Peloponnesian Peninsula.