Greek Philosophy 4.2: The Milesians: Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes

Introduction to archaic Miletus and the major philosophical movements that developed there. [Frame rate issues are corrected in video 4.3].
00:00 Introduction
01:39 The City of Miletus
08:40 20th-century scholars on the novelty of Milesian philosophy
13:25 Aristotle's perspective on the Milesians, and influence on our history
15:32 Thales: Life and Ideas
36:45 Anaximander: Life and Ideas
46:06 Anaximenes: Life and Ideas
52:30 Review

[@jakecarlo9950]

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[@DelphicPhilosophy]

So glad to hear this, Jake; thank you for taking the time to write, and for the encouraging feedback!

[@chaostheoryrulz6080]

Great lecture!!

[@DelphicPhilosophy]

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[@andresha9391]

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