Anaxagoras

proper noun

Meaning

A Pre-Socratic philosopher from Clazomenae known for introducing the concept of 'Nous' (Mind) as the ordering force of the cosmos.

Examples

Historians often credit Anaxagoras with being the first to explain the true cause of solar eclipses.
The teachings of Anaxagoras influenced later thinkers like Socrates and Plato regarding the nature of intelligence in the universe.

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Anaxagoras

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænækˈsæɡərəs/

Definition

A Pre-Socratic philosopher from Clazomenae known for introducing the concept of 'Nous' (Mind) as the ordering force of the cosmos.

Examples

Historians often credit Anaxagoras with being the first to explain the true cause of solar eclipses.
The teachings of Anaxagoras influenced later thinkers like Socrates and Plato regarding the nature of intelligence in the universe.

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