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noun • a presocratic Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held that all things originated in water (624-546 BC) | ||||
| 41% | 8 | The ancient Greek philosopher known for his Socratic method | ||
noun • ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC) | ||||
| 41% | 7 | Ancient Greek philosopher who developed the Socratic method | ||
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Pre Socratic Philosopher
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