Bevan Jones
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Before the emergence of this school, Sapiens explained the origin and nature of the world through myths of gods and heroes. We love to invent stories but the Ionians sought out nature-based explanations of the world, supported by fact and reasoning. They changed our world forever and the stories we come up with.
They each also sought out the element they believed most responsible for life, possibly drawing inspiration from the early Vedic period in India. I found it fascinating that the early members all argued for each one of the 5 elements that have permeated esoteric spiritual pursuits to this day.
- Thales believed the world originated from Water
- Anaximander put his faith in Earth
- Anaximenes thought that Air is the arche principle
- Heraclitus believed that everything was constantly changing, and supported Fire
- Anaxagorus thought that all the primary elements were ordered by the cosmic mind (Spirit)
All who followed, including Empedocles, Socrates and Aristotle, were ultimately influenced by these early giants. We owe them much.
They each also sought out the element they believed most responsible for life, possibly drawing inspiration from the early Vedic period in India. I found it fascinating that the early members all argued for each one of the 5 elements that have permeated esoteric spiritual pursuits to this day.
- Thales believed the world originated from Water
- Anaximander put his faith in Earth
- Anaximenes thought that Air is the arche principle
- Heraclitus believed that everything was constantly changing, and supported Fire
- Anaxagorus thought that all the primary elements were ordered by the cosmic mind (Spirit)
All who followed, including Empedocles, Socrates and Aristotle, were ultimately influenced by these early giants. We owe them much.
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