Sylvia RoseSep 155 min readFinding the Philosophers' EggAtomic theory first appears in the 5th century BCE. Later examination notes the atom is much like an egg. Atoms have an extremely small,...
Sylvia RoseSep 62 min readDemocritus: Laughing Philosopher Ahead of His TimeIn ancient philosophical thought, Democritus is a visionary whose ideas continue to illuminate minds. Born in 460 BCE in Abdera, Greece,...
Sylvia RoseSep 33 min readLeap to Flames: Why Did Empedocles Jump into Mount Etna?The ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles of Sicily is an important figure in science and metaphysics. Based on Plato's work he...
Sylvia RoseSep 24 min readAlchemy: Philosophers' Stone History & LoreThe Philosophers' Stone or lapis philosophorum is a miraculous legendary substance. It holds secrets to an elixir of life, a cure for...
Sylvia RoseSep 13 min readExpulsion of Intellectuals Alexandria 145 BCEAlexandria, founded by Alexander the Great, is one of the intellectual capitals of the ancient world. It boasts the famous Library of...
Sylvia RoseJul 313 min readSoul Perspectives: Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato The concept of a human soul, as well as a world soul or Anima Mundi, is found in many cultures. In Greek philosophy ancient thinkers...