Thales of Miletus: The First Philosopher Who Laid the Foundations of Science, Math, and Astronomy

Thales of Miletus: The First Philosopher Who Laid the Foundations of Science, Math, and Astronomy

Thales of Miletus is known as the first philosopher in ancient Greek philosophy, laying the foundations for pre-Socratic philosophy and the Milesian School… His groundbreaking ideas in Greek science, ancient mathematics, and astronomy changed the way we understand the universe… Thales was the first to propose a rational thought approach, arguing that water is the arche, the fundamental element of all things… He contributed significantly to Greek astronomy, predicting an eclipse and influencing future scholars… His mathematical innovations include Thales’ theorem, which is still used today… As a key figure in the Ionian Enlightenment, he shaped the history of philosophy and helped initiate the scientific revolution… His influence reached philosophers like Anaximander and Anaximenes, making him one of the Seven Sages of Greece… Join us as we explore Thales' wisdom, discoveries, and enduring legacy that shaped ancient Greece and beyond…

0:00 - Introduction
7:00 - Early Life & Travels
14:00 - Predicting the Eclipse
21:00 - Water as the First Principle
28:00 - Contributions to Math
35:00 - Astronomy & Navigation
42:00 - The Milesian School
49:00 - Politics & Ethics
56:00 - Legacy & Influence
1:04:00 - Modern Impact

Sources
Barnes, J. (1982). The Presocratic Philosophers. Routledge.
Graham, D. W. (2006). Explaining the Cosmos: The Ionian Tradition of Scientific Philosophy. Princeton University Press.
Kahn, C. H. (2001). The Art and Thought of Heraclitus. Cambridge University Press.
Lloyd, G. E. R. (1970). Early Greek Science: Thales to Aristotle. Norton.
Russell, B. (1945). A History of Western Philosophy. Simon & Schuster.

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