Anaximenes

proper noun

Meaning

A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus who believed that air, or 'aer', was the primary element from which all things in the cosmos are formed.

Examples

Anaximenes argued that the condensation and rarefaction of air explain the diversity of matter.
Scholars often compare the theories of Thales and Anaximenes to understand early Milesian thought.

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Anaximenes

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænækˈsɪmɪniːz/

Definition

A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus who believed that air, or 'aer', was the primary element from which all things in the cosmos are formed.

Examples

Anaximenes argued that the condensation and rarefaction of air explain the diversity of matter.
Scholars often compare the theories of Thales and Anaximenes to understand early Milesian thought.

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