Ideas of Anaximenes, by Theme

[Greek, c.590 - 530 BCE, Born in Miletus. Presumed pupil of Anaximander of Miletus. Wrote a book.]

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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / c. Ultimate substances
For Anaximenes nature is air, which takes different forms by rarefaction and condensation [Simplicius]