Anaximandro de Mileto - O Infinito (ápeiron)
Zusammenfassung
TLDRIn this video, Professor João Paulo Rodrigues discusses Anaximander of Miletus, a significant pre-Socratic philosopher. Anaximander contributed to various fields including geography, mathematics, and astronomy, and he is noted for his work "On Nature," which has unfortunately been lost. He is recognized for proposing the 'apeiron' (the infinite) as the fundamental principle of existence, rather than conventional elements like water. Anaximander's theories include the ideas of eternal movement and the separation of opposites, showcasing a dynamic view of the universe. The video emphasizes his lasting influence on philosophy and science.
Mitbringsel
- 📜 Anaximander was a key pre-Socratic philosopher.
- 🌍 He created one of the earliest maps of the world.
- 🕰️ Introduced the gnomon, an early solar clock.
- 📖 Authored a book called "On Nature," now lost.
- 🔭 Considered the initiator of Greek astronomy.
- 🌌 Proposed 'apeiron' as the infinite source of all things.
- 🔄 Emphasized eternal movement in the cosmos.
- ⚖️ Believed in the separation of opposites as a governing principle.
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- 00:00:00 - 00:03:14
Professor João Paulo Rodrigues introduces Anaximander of Miletus, a prominent pre-Socratic philosopher, and discusses his contributions as a geographer, mathematician, and astronomer. He emphasizes Anaximander's significant role in advancing astronomy, including the creation of a map of the known world and the use of the gnomon or sundial. Anaximander proposed the concept of the 'apeiron' (the infinite) as the fundamental principle of existence, arguing it could not be one of the commonly recognized natural elements due to their constant transformation. Instead, he viewed the generation of the universe as a process of separation of opposites maintained by eternal motion, suggesting a compensatory relationship between contrasting elements in nature.
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Video-Fragen und Antworten
Who was Anaximander?
Anaximander was a pre-Socratic philosopher from Miletus and a student of Thales.
What is the concept of 'apeiron'?
The 'apeiron' is the limitless or infinite principle from which all things arise.
What contributions did Anaximander make to geography and astronomy?
He created a map of the known world and is considered the initiator of Greek astronomy.
What was Anaximander's main philosophical idea?
He proposed that the original principle of all things is the 'apeiron' rather than any natural element.
How did Anaximander view the cosmos?
He saw the cosmos as governed by a universal law and a constant state of movement and separation of opposites.
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- Anaximander
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- Greek astronomy
- geography
- mathematics
- cosmos
- eternal movement
- separation of opposites