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Plato's Geometry quote:
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"God geometrizes constantly"
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Thales
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1st to prove geometric propositions permanent and universal
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Universal Substance: Thales
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water
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Universal Substance: Anedxamander
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Indeterminate stuff
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Universal Substance: Heruclitus
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fire
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Universal Substance: Pythagorous
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mathematical relationships
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Universal Substance: Democratus
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tiny matter called atoms
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Why didn't these ideas stick?
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Couldn't prove anything.
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Ionians
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Natural explanations for physical occurrences.
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Pythagorus (c. 580-507 BCE)
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Intervals in musical scale can be expressed mathematically.
The cosmos also contain an inherent mathematical order and harmony. |
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Parmenides (c. 515-450 BCE)
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Founder of formal logic.
An argument must be consistent and contain no contradictions. Reality - the cosmos and all this is within it - is one, eternal, and unchanging. Set the foundation for Plato's concept of metaphysics. |
