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Thales of Miletus. PowerPoint By Kenny Robinson. D e c e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 0 9. Introduction. Thales of Miletus was the first known Greek philosopher, scientist, and Mathematician. Born- 624 B.C. Died- at age78 in around 547 B.C. Came from a distinguished family
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Thales of Miletus PowerPoint By Kenny Robinson December 18, 2009
Introduction • Thales of Miletus was the first known Greek philosopher, scientist, and Mathematician. • Born- 624 B.C. • Died- at age78 in around 547 B.C. • Came from a distinguished family • No writings = Not much info
Mathematical Theorems • Thales was the first to introduce Greek Mathematics and science. • He was also the first Greek Mathematician. • He created five theorems of basic geometry. • At first they were very difficult to use but as people got used to using them they got easier. InterestingFact He once measured Pyramid by there shadow!
Scientific Theorems • Thales was also the first Greek scientist. • One theory = He believed that Earth was like a disk that floated on a large body of water. Interesting Fact Thales once predicted an eclipse on May 28, 585 B.C.
The Father Of Greek Philosophy • Thales = Father of Greek Philosophy • Natural Philosopher • People think he made a book about navigation Interesting Fact Thales was believed to be the teacher of Anaximander!
Bibliography • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/589798/Thales-of-Miletus