History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 005 - Old Man River - Heraclitus

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Nov 1, 2010
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Heraclitus's Riddles

  • Heraclitus, known as "the riddler," wrote in fragments, similar to one-liners.
  • His only exception seems to be the beginning of his book, On Nature, which discusses the Logos.
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The Logos

  • Heraclitus's key concept, the Logos, represents word, account, reason, and even proportion.
  • He believed people misunderstand the Logos, despite it explaining everything.
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Unity of All Things

  • Heraclitus, the first monist, believed all things are one.
  • This unity is often missed because people have a limited perspective.
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