Style and "Substance"

Presocratic Classical

The ontology of the Presocratics is the immanent compresence of opposites. Thales, Anaximenes, Anaximander, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras demonstrate this principle which is reflected in classical art. For more information on the Presocratic philosophers generally, read the Columbia history of philosophy below. Each of the philosophers Wikipedia pages is linked above. For a more enriching take on the Presocratic philosopher, Pythagoras, check out Episode 5 of The Ascent of Man below. 

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