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Early Greeks such as Aristotle believed that all matter was made of four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. They believed that these elements combined in different proportions to create all substances. This theory influenced early chemistry and philosophy.

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The discovery of philosophy can be attributed to the?

ancient Greeks, particularly to figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These philosophers laid the foundation for many of the fundamental questions and theories that continue to shape the field of philosophy today.


Did Aristotle study atoms?

No, Aristotle did not believe in the existence of atoms. He proposed that matter is continuous and can be subdivided infinitely. His views on the nature of matter differed significantly from the atomic theory later proposed by Democritus.


What was Aristotle's relationship to Socrates and Plato?

Aristotle was a student of Plato, who was in turn a student of Socrates. Aristotle studied under Plato at his Academy for around 20 years before eventually establishing his own school, the Lyceum. Though he admired and was influenced by his predecessors, Aristotle also developed his own philosophical ideas that differed from both Socrates and Plato.


Who opposed Plato's views?

Though Aristotle was a student of Plato, they were opposed on several views. Though Aristotle was influenced by Plato, they did take opposing sides to several matters. For example Plato believed that what the world experienced through senses was real. Aristotle believed that knowledge through senses was unreliable and couldn't be real.


Who was the greatest among Socrates Plato and Aristotle?

Plato was the greatest writer. Aristotle gets credit for the "Forms". Socrates was the starting point for both. Though both Plato and Aristotle had their strengths, Socrates was the first and without him neither would have been as great. My answer is Socrates.

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Why was Shakespeare so famous even though he ignored the three unities of Aristotle?

The short answer: Because his audience did not consist of ancient Greeks.


The discovery of philosophy can be attributed to the?

ancient Greeks, particularly to figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These philosophers laid the foundation for many of the fundamental questions and theories that continue to shape the field of philosophy today.


Did Aristotle study atoms?

No, Aristotle did not believe in the existence of atoms. He proposed that matter is continuous and can be subdivided infinitely. His views on the nature of matter differed significantly from the atomic theory later proposed by Democritus.


When was the world argued it was flat?

Aristotle first argued it was round even though earlier greeks had said other wise. There is many to this day that still say it is flat otherwise we would all fall off.


Aristotle though the world was made up of four elements Which one is missing from the name of the first black act to top Billboard's pop single and album charts simultaneously?

Earth


Did socratese train Aristotle?

Actually, no. Plato trained Aristotle, however, Plato was trained by Socrates. Even though Plato trained Aristotle, they disagreed on a vast majority of things.


Were the Greeks and the Trojans the same people?

The Trojans were not Greeks, though their culture is believed to have been similar.


Who was the earliest known Greek astronomer?

Aristotle, though an argument can be made for plato.


When did Aristotle make his atomic theory?

Oh, what a lovely question! Aristotle did not actually propose an atomic theory himself. It was his student Democritus who first introduced the idea of atoms as the building blocks of matter. Aristotle, with his deep wisdom and understanding, contributed to many other areas of philosophy and science.


Who theory of the universe was held for law for thousands of years even though he was wrong?

Aristotle if thats how you spell it :)


What was Aristotle's relationship to Socrates and Plato?

Aristotle was a student of Plato, who was in turn a student of Socrates. Aristotle studied under Plato at his Academy for around 20 years before eventually establishing his own school, the Lyceum. Though he admired and was influenced by his predecessors, Aristotle also developed his own philosophical ideas that differed from both Socrates and Plato.


How are the ancient Greeks and the present day Greeks use there bodies of water that surround them?

The ancient Greeks would use the water for bathing, and beverage. I'm not quite sure about the current Greeks though. If I find out I'll let you know ASAP