Episode 7: The Greek Debate - Thales, Anaximenes and the Primordial Stuff

Today we venture back to the start of philosophical thinking. We will learn about two Greek thinkers who started to try and comprehend the universe. What was the Arche? How did their ideas fare to modern science? And how far off were they?ReferencesAristotle. Metaphysics (Book I, Chapter 3). Diogenes Laërtius. Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers (Book I). Plato. Theaetetus (174a). Kirk, G.S., Raven, J.E., & Schofield, M. The Presocratic Philosophers. Cambridge University Press. Burnet, John. Early Greek Philosophy. A&C Black. Script writing, recording and editing done by me, Jake. Sound effects and backing music from Pixabay. Noticed a mistake? Let me know at thechemistrytimelinepod@gmail.comFancy making a shiny new cover art, or a unique theme song, reach out to me using the email above to discuss.AI Disclaimer: Research, script writing and editing done by myself. AI is used in the fine tuning of my script to help create a smooth flow of ideas (otherwise it would be as chaotic as the early universe), but all research and writing is not AI-Generated.