Thales of Miletus

(624 BC — 546 BC)

Thales believed that everything in the physical world was made of water. It is perhaps ironic that he died of dehydration.

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Written By: James Wright

Created: 29th February, 2008 | Last Updated: —

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Thales stole his ‘look’ from Zeus.

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  • Main Contributions:

    Pre-socratic philosophy, Ionion thought

  • Quotation:

    “Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe, and nothing is stronger than necessity for all must submit to it.”

  • Key Areas:

    Metaphysics

  • Annoying Habits:

    Making very little sense.

  • Nicknames:

    Thales the Thilothother

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