Since the standard beginning of philosophy on May 23, 585 B.C., the world has seen some very brilliant and gifted philosophers. ... Thales of Miletus, who many regard as the "father" of philosophy, is credited for actually beginning philosophy. ... His prediction was proven correct, and ever since, philosophy has continued. ... They wandered about Greece from place to place, gave lectures, took pupils, and entered into disputations. ... Topics included rhetoric, politics, grammar, etymology, history, physics, and mathematics. ...

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The exciting thing about these important figures in philosophical history is that their passion for independent thought, which is alive and well in every text you read. Plato's version of Socrates and Artistotle's lecture notes both feverishly seek out new interpretations and theories of the world surrounding us and the world within us, and produce ideas whose ultimate result is the inspiration of thousands upon thousands. ... The philosophies of the two minds constantly concern themselves with the ethereal, the things not of the Earth. ... However, this did not happen (but wo...

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