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Name: Democritus DOB-DOD: 460-370 B.C. Country of Origin: Greece

An Ancient Greek Philosopher born in Thrace, Greece. He was an influential pre-Socratic philosopher and pupil of Leucippus, who formulated an atomic theory for the cosmos.

This picture comes from: [] This picture comes from: [] Name: Leucippus DOB-DOD- First half century Country of Origin: Miletus,Greece Leuicippus was a shadowy person in the history books. He has no recorded dates and is often known through his pupil Democritus. He is the first Greek to develop the theory of atomism which is the idea that everything is composed entirely of various imperishable, indivisible elements called atoms.

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This picture comes from: [] Name: Aristotle DOB-DOD: 384-322 B.C. Country of Origin: Stagira

Aristotle was an active researcher in all areas of knowledge known to ancient Greece. He founded the Aristotelian School of Philosophy. His scientific writings are the first methodical scientific writings. All his writings such as logics, metaphysics,ethics, etc., helped shape the entire history of Western philosophy. Arisotle, at the age of 17 studied at Plato's Academy. He then stood there for 20 years in which he not only studied but also was a teacher. In 335 BC he returned to Athens where he founded his school the Lyceum. Aristotle moved to Chalcis after the death of Alexander the Great because he felt it was too dangerous. He died at the age of 62.