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Who taught the universe follow the same rules as music and numbers?
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| A | B |
|---|---|
| Pythagoras | taught that the universe followed the same rules as music and numbers |
| Stoics | taught that happiness came from reason and doing one’s duty |
| Thucydides | considered by some to be the greatest historian of ancient world |
| Socrates | taught that absolute right and wrong did exist |
What did sophists believe?
They were secular atheists, relativists and cynical about religious beliefs and all traditions. They believed and taught that “might makes right”. They were pragmatists trusting in whatever works to bring about the desired end at whatever the cost.
Who is anaximander and what did he do?
Anaximander was the first astronomer to consider the Sun as a huge mass, and consequently, to realize how far from Earth it might be, and the first to present a system where the celestial bodies turned at different distances. Furthermore, according to Diogenes Laertius (II, 2), he built a celestial sphere.
What is the name of the Greek scientist who believed the universe followed the same laws that govern music and numbers *?
One such person is Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher who is viewed by many as being the “father of modern science”. This is due to his theory of universe that is made up of tiny “atoms”, which bears a striking resemblance to modern atomic theory.
How did Aristotle scientific philosophy differ from his teacher Plato’s?
Aristotle also investigated areas of philosophy and fields of science that Plato did not seriously consider. According to a conventional view, Plato’s philosophy is abstract and utopian, whereas Aristotle’s is empirical, practical, and commonsensical.
Who is the philosopher who is known for his doctrine that air is the source of all things?
Anaximenes
Anaximenes is best known for his doctrine that air is the source of all things.
What is Aristotle model of the universe?
Aristotle’s model of the universe was also geocentric, with the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars all orbiting the Earth inside of Eudoxus’ spheres. Aristotle believed the universe is finite in space but exists eternally in time. A heliocentric universe depicted in 1660.