084 - Pluralists and Other Physiologoi

In this episode, part two of four on a series on Greek philosophy, mathematics, and science in the 5th century BC, we describe the lives, influences, and various theories put forth by the Pluralist School (Anaxagoras, Empedocles, and Archelaus), as well as by various other Pre-Socratic physiologoi (aka natural philosophers) not associated with a particular school, such as Hippon and Diogenes of Apollonia, and the philosopher/medical theorist Alcmeon

• Photo/Fragment of Empedocles (Strasbourg Papyrus)

• Photo/Empedocles' Cosmic Cycle

Recommended Podcast Episodes for Further Listening:

The Heritage Podcast Episode 29 Pre-Socratic Philosophers: Pluralists and Atomists
History of Philosophy Ep 10 Mind Over Mixture: Anaxagoras
History of Philosophy Ep 11 All You Need is Love, and Five Other Things: Empedocles

Bibliography:
Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers
Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy: From Thales to Aristotle
Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1