Thales
B V
Genre: | Biography |
Subjects: | Ancient Authorities, Mathematics, Astronomy, Religion, Creation |
Relates that Thales 'introduced the knowledge of mathematics into Greece, foretold solar eclipses, and divided the year into 365 days.' Reports that he gave quasi-theistical answers to a 'sophist wishing to puzzle him with difficult questions'. (245) |
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