Episode Synopsis "Early Naturalism and Materialism - "Metaphysics" Book A.3,4"

In this episode. Adam and Ada look at ancient natural science, which focused on matter and energy as the "Arkhe", or primary cause. We review Aristotle's treatment of Thales, Anaximenes, Anaxagoras, Atomism and Empedocles.

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