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Presocratics
Online interactive quizzes are great for promoting self-driven learning. This one contains 23 multiple choice questions about presocratic philosophers. Scholars may submit their answers to be scored. Note: This philosophy quiz may be...
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Texas A&M University
Texas a & M University: The Origins of Greek Mathematics [Pdf]
Describes the history of Greek mathematics and the major figures and schools of mathematics.
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Explorable: Ancient Astronomy, Science and the Ancient Greeks
Discusses the influences of other cultures on ancient Greek astronomers, and the advances made by the Greeks. It highlights major astronomers and those who contributed important ideas from the 6th to the 2nd centuries BC, including...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Anaximander
Find out about the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who observed and explained different aspects of the universe, with a particular interest in its origins.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Science
Looks at the history of Greek science from the 7th century on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.
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Ancient History: 10 Ancient Greek Inventions and Discoveries Still Used Today
Ten of the important inventions and innovations of the ancient Greeks are described. These include the water mill, the odometer, alarm clocks, cartography, the Olympics, geometry, Hippocratic medicine, philosophy, democracy, and...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaximander
Short summary from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Anaximander's thought, especially his theory regarding the development of life.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: The Origins of Western Thought
Scroll down about 1/4 of the page for information on the philosophy of the Milesians. Discusses the beliefs, thinkings, and teachings of the three Milesian philosophers: Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaximenes
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a brief biography of Anaximenes and summary of his thought.