thales (Meaning)
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thales (n)
a presocratic Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held that all things originated in water (624-546 BC)
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thales Sentence Examples
- Thales of Miletus was the first philosopher in the Western tradition.
- Thales is known for his famous statement, "All things are full of gods."
- Thales believed that water was the fundamental element of all matter.
- The concept of Thales' primordial water is often referred to as "Thales' Ocean."
- Thales was also a mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to geometry.
- Thales used geometry to measure the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- According to legend, Thales predicted a solar eclipse that occurred in 585 BC.
- Thales was a renowned teacher who influenced many later philosophers, including Anaximander and Anaximenes.
- Thales' ideas laid the foundation for much of Western science and philosophy.
- The impact of Thales' thought can still be felt in modern scientific and philosophical discourse.
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a presocratic Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held tha
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Thales of Miletus was the first philosopher in the Western tradition.
Thales is known for his famous statement, "All things are full of gods."
Thales believed that water was the fundamental element of all matter.
The concept of Thales' primordial water is often referred to as "Thales' Ocean."
