Early Greek Philosopher Research: Heraclitus Of Ephesus
Early Greek Philosopher Research: Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535 - 475 B.C.)
1. Explain your philosopher's arché and principles as clearly as you can.
In his work, Heraclitus claimed that the universe is in a constant state of flux, initiated by a law-like order which he called logos. Logos is best defined as, “the divine reason or plan which coordinates a changing universe.” (2) Heraclitus believed this “dynamic equilibrium” existed by a constant interchange of elements. “...for Heraclitus, fire changes into water and then into earth; earth changes into water and then into fire.” (1) To represent logos, Hericlitus compared the series of transformations in nature to the element of fire, inconstant and rapidly changing.
2. Did your philosopher
1. Explain your philosopher's arché and principles as clearly as you can.
In his work, Heraclitus claimed that the universe is in a constant state of flux, initiated by a law-like order which he called logos. Logos is best defined as, “the divine reason or plan which coordinates a changing universe.” (2) Heraclitus believed this “dynamic equilibrium” existed by a constant interchange of elements. “...for Heraclitus, fire changes into water and then into earth; earth changes into water and then into fire.” (1) To represent logos, Hericlitus compared the series of transformations in nature to the element of fire, inconstant and rapidly changing.
2. Did your philosopher