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Thales of Miletus small bust - The First Philosopher - One of Seven sages

$ 29.15

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
  • Culture: Greek
  • Format: Bust
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Material: Stone
  • Production Technique: Carving
  • Region of Origin: Europe
  • Size: Small
  • Style: Realism
  • Subject: Science & Medicine
  • Title: THALES OF MILETUS BUST
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Unit of Sale: Single Piece
  • Year of Production: 2022

Description

THALES OF MILETUS BUST Thales of Miletus (640 or 624 BC - 546 BC) is the oldest Pre-Socratic philosopher, the first of the seven sages of antiquity, mathematician, physicist, astronomer, engineer, meteorologist and founder of the Ionian School of physics philosophy in Miletus. He is considered to be the foremost philosopher in the Greek tradition by Aristotle. Historically, he is regarded as being the first person in Western civilization, who engaged and entertained is scientific philosophy. He is credited for explaining phenomena and natural objects by hypothesis and theories. He was a multi-dimensional figure, and revered to this day. Bertrand Russell said that "Western philosophy begins with Thales". Please be aware that, due to the fact that our products are either individually cast, carved, hand painted and hand finished, there will inevitably be minor variations in size, colour and texture.(B136-1-P) Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Material: Casting stone Height: 15.5 cm(6 inches) Width : 7 cm(2.7 inches) Weight : 700 g