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Democritus
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Aristotle
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Epicurus
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Empedocles
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the fourth century BC, Aristotle proposed “aether” as a name for the fifth element postulated by his teacher Plato. Aether, or ether, made up the worlds of the outer celestial spheres believed to surround our own.
Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to these elements, Aristotle believed that there was a fifth element called aether, which he thought to be the basic make up of the celestial bodies. His view of the universe was hierarchical, and he made a distinct difference between the earth and the heavens.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to ancient and medieval science, aether (/ˈiːər/, alternative spellings include æther, aither, and ether), also known as the fifth element or quintessence, is the material that fills the region of the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere.