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Empedocles
| Ancient Greek philosopher, physician, statesman, priest Date of Birth: 01.01.0490 Country: Greece |
Content:
- Origin and Early Life
- Philosophical Beliefs
- Cyclic Process of Love and Strife:
- 1.
Acosmic:Love dominates, forming a homogeneous sphere.
- Death and Legacy
Origin and Early Life
Empedocles(c.
Theater zuidpool empedocles biography
490-430 BC) was an illustrious ancient Greek philosopher, medical practitioner, politician, and religious figure. His life and teachings have been shrouded in legend and mystery, making it difficult to separate historical fact from mythology.
Based on historical records, it is believed that Empedocles was born into an aristocratic family in the Sicilian city of Acragas (Agrigento).
He was a charismatic orator and founded a public speaking school. He also delved into the study of Pythagorean philosophy, but was expelled due to his unauthorized dissemination of its teachings.
Philosophical Beliefs
Empedocles advocated a pluralistic view of the universe, r