HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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was the first known Greek scientist* believed all matter came from water* believed the earth floated on water* believed earthquakes were caused when from waves in the ocean* formed mathematical theories that became the basis of theorems in geometry* predicted a solar eclipse in 585 BC* recognized the value of using the constellation Ursa Minor instead of Ursa Major to navigateWhich of the following ancient Greek philosophers is described in the box above?
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Socrates
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Aristotle
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Plato
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Thales
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -From these, Thales selected water as the primary stuff of nature, and Aristotle speculates about why Thales chose water specifically: Thales, the founder of this type of philosophy, said the principle is water (for which reason he declared that the earth rests on water).
Detailed explanation-2: -It is said that Thales of Miletos, one of the seven wise men, was the first to undertake the study of physical philosophy. He said that the beginning (the first principle) and the end of all things is water.
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