Anaximander

proper noun

Meaning

A pre-Socratic philosopher from Miletus known for his early scientific theories about the origin of the cosmos and the first recorded map of the world.

Examples

Students of ancient history often study Anaximander to understand the shift from mythological to rational explanations of nature.
The philosophical contributions of Anaximander laid the groundwork for later thinkers like Thales and Anaximenes.

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Anaximander

proper noun

Pronunciation: əˌnæksɪˈmændər

Definition

A pre-Socratic philosopher from Miletus known for his early scientific theories about the origin of the cosmos and the first recorded map of the world.

Examples

Students of ancient history often study Anaximander to understand the shift from mythological to rational explanations of nature.
The philosophical contributions of Anaximander laid the groundwork for later thinkers like Thales and Anaximenes.
Historians credit Anaximander with proposing that life originated in the sea before moving onto land.

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