Sleep With Philosophy

Anaximenes (b.585 BC)


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Set amidst the breezy Aegean seaside city of Miletus in the heart of the Ionian Enlightenment, we explore the seminal thoughts of Anaximenes, a philosopher who dared to base the universe on the element of air. The fascinating journey walks you through the bustling agoras of ancient Miletus, while dissecting Anaximenes’s contributions, criticisms, and enduring relevance. Uncover how his brave convictions laid foundational stones for future philosophical inquiry, as you unwind and drift off, enveloped in the transformative nature of his ideas. The evolution of human consciousness starts here.

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Sleep With PhilosophyBy Whisper.fm