Tag: Miletus

• The Wonder of Water, a Greek Philosopher, a Scottish Writer

  Around two-and-a-half thousand years ago, in a Greek city in what is now Turkey, Thales of Miletus was captivated by the wonder of water, thinking it to be the single substance that was the origin of all things. In those pre-scientific days, this wasn’t such a crazy idea. After all, liquid water can change to […]

  calgacus83

  2nd Mar 2021

  Environment, Literature, Philosophy, Science, Scottish

  Atoms, Cairngorms, Fertility, Miletus, Mystery, Water