Heraclitus and Nietzsche: The Flames of Becoming feat. Keegan Kjeldsen of The Nietzsche Podcast
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Discovering Philosophy According to Personality: Heraclitus as a Pre-Platonic Thinker
Heraclitus, one of the Presocratics or pre-Platonics, engaged in philosophy before it became culturally common, each philosopher had to define their approach based on their personality. Heraclitus, a proud and solitary man from Ephesus in modern-day Turkey, faced political caution in dealing with the Persians. This caution was highlighted by an incident where his friend, Hermodorus, advocating for friendly relations with the Persians, was ostracized through the democratic process in their city. This incident shaped Heraclitus' philosophical perspective, reflecting the influence of personal experiences on philosophical development.
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