Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy: From Thales to Democritus
Introduction to Greek Philosophy
Prepared by
Dr. Anosh Narzary
Asst. Prof. Dept. of Philosophy
Bengtol College, Bengtol
Introduction to Greek Philosophy
GREEK PHILOSOPHY
Ancient Greek philosophy arose in the 6th BC
Philosophy was used to make sense of the world
using reason. It dealt with a wide variety of
subjects, including astronomy, epistemology,
mathematics, political philosophy, ethics,
metaphysics, ontology, logic, biology, rhetoric and
aesthetics.
Thales (Greek Philosopher)
Origin of Greek Philosophy
Pythagoras was an ancient Greek
philosopher and mathematician, best known
for his contributions to geometry and for the
Pythagorean theorem, which is named after
him.
He is one of the most famous and
influential mathematicians and thinkers of
ancient Greece.
Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher
born around 460 BCE in Abdera, Thrace (in
modern-day Greece). He is best known for his
contributions to the development of atomism, a
philosophical theory that posits that the universe
is composed of indivisible, fundamental particles
called "atoms.“
Democritus and his mentor Leucippus are
often credited with the development of this
concept, although many of their writings have
been lost, and much of what we know about
their ideas comes from later philosophers and
commentators.
Ancient Greek philosophy emerged in the 6th century BC, exploring various subjects like astronomy, mathematics, metaphysics, and ethics using reason. This introduction delves into the lives and contributions of key philosophers including Thales, Pythagoras, and Democritus, known for their advancements in geometry, mathematics, and atomism.
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Introduction to Greek Philosophy Prepared by Dr. Anosh Narzary Asst. Prof. Dept. of Philosophy Bengtol College, Bengtol
Introduction to Greek Philosophy GREEK PHILOSOPHY Ancient Greek philosophy arose in the 6th BC Philosophy was used to make sense of the world using reason. It dealt with a wide variety of subjects, including astronomy, mathematics, political metaphysics, ontology, logic, biology, rhetoric and aesthetics. epistemology, philosophy, ethics,
Pythagoras was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, best known for his contributions to geometry and for the Pythagorean theorem, which is named after him. He is one of the most famous and influential mathematicians and thinkers of ancient Greece.
Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher born around 460 BCE in Abdera, Thrace (in modern-day Greece). He is best known for his contributions to the development of atomism, a philosophical theory that posits that the universe is composed of indivisible, fundamental particles called "atoms. Democritus and his mentor Leucippus are often credited with the development of this concept, although many of their writings have been lost, and much of what we know about their ideas comes from later philosophers and commentators.
