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Empedocles (born in Akragas in c. 494 – c. 434 B.C.) - pre-Socratic philosopher best known for originating the cosmogonic theory of the four classical elements; that light travels at a speed; that Earth is a sphere; centrifugal force; and that air is a substance.

Anaximenes of Miletus (c. 585 – c. 528 BC) - Greek Pre-Socratic philosopher. One of the three Milesian philosophers, he is identified as a younger friend or student of Anaximander. He, like others in his school of thought, practiced material monism. This tendency to identify one specific underlying reality made up of a material thing is what Anaximenes is principally known for today.

What does it mean to be human? Such a fundamental question to our existence.

Which famous philosopher do you share a viewpoint with? This quiz asks the big questions to find the answer.

Did you know that the famous French writer Voltaire once lived in London? Francois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778) – under the pen name of Voltaire – was a French writer, philosopher, satirist and playwright. Some of his notable works were his tragic play, Zaïre, the historical study, The Age of Louis XIV, and the satirical novella, Candide. Voltaire was exiled to England and lived in London from 1726 to 1728.

Albert Einstein was a brilliant physicist and philosopher who is known for his many insightful and inspiring quotes. Here are a few of his most famous quotes: - "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution." - "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value."

portraite of the Hakim Abo Ali Sina The persian scientist, philosopher and great physicians of traditional medicine (he died in 1037 AD) Hakim Abo Ali Sina

Thales of Miletus was an ancient Greek mathematician, scientist, and philosopher who predated most well known Greek thinkers. Though his contributions and discoveries in physical sciences and philosophy were noteworthy, this is the Center of Math, and thus we are going to focus on his contributions to mathematics for this week's Throwback Fact. So, keep reading to learn more! Thales Source: Wikipedia Thales was active in the early 500s BC. Most of Thales' discoveries in mathematics were in…