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Alcmaeon of Croton — Alcmaeon (Gr. polytonic|Ἀλκμαίων) of Croton (in Magna Græcia) was one of the most eminent natural philosophers and medical theorists of antiquity. His father s name was Pirithus, and he is said by some to have been a pupil of Pythagoras, and must … Wikipedia
Alcmaeon — Alcmaeon, Alkmaion, Alcmeon, or Alkmaon may refer to: * Alcmaeon (mythology), one of the Epigoni * Alcmaeon (King of Athens), the last king of Athens * Alcmaeon, son of Megacles, 6th century BC commander during the Cirrhaean War * Alcmaeon of… … Wikipedia
Alcmaeon — /alk mee euhn/, n. Class. Myth. a son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle who commanded the second expedition against Thebes. He killed his mother for sending his father to certain death and was driven mad by the Furies. * * * or Alcmeon In Greek… … Universalium
Alcmaeon — (fl.450bc) Greek philosopher and physician Alcmaeon was born in Croton (now Crotone in Italy). Details of his work come from the surviving fragments of his book and through references by later authors, including Aristotle. He was probably… … Scientists
Crotone — Croton may also refer to a plant genus. See Croton (genus). Or to the NY village Croton on Hudson. Crotone Comune Città di Crotone … Wikipedia
Alkmaion (Philosoph) — Alkmaion (griechisch Ἀλκμαίων Alkmaíon, latinisiert Alcmaeo), auch Alkmaion von Kroton genannt, war ein griechischer Naturphilosoph (Vorsokratiker), der auch als Arzt praktiziert haben soll. Er lebte im späten 6. und frühen 5. Jahrhundert v … Deutsch Wikipedia
History of the brain — The history of the brain details the development of thoughts, speculations, and ideas as to the function of the central nervous system, over the last five thousand years.Early views on the function of the brain, regarded it to be a form of… … Wikipedia
opposites, table of — ▪ philosophy in Pythagorean philosophy, a set of 10 pairs of contrary qualities. The earliest reference is in Aristotle, who said that it was in use among some contemporary Pythagoreans. But Aristotle provided no real information about its… … Universalium
List of ancient Greeks — This an alphabetical list of ancient Greeks. These include ethnic Greeks and Greek language speakers from Greece and the Mediterranean world up to about 200 AD. compactTOCRelated articles NOTOC A*Acacius of Caesarea bishop of Caesarea… … Wikipedia
List of philosophers born in the centuries BC — Philosophers born in the centuries BC (and others important in the history of philosophy) , listed alphabetically::: Note: This list has a minimal criteria for inclusion and the relevance to philosophy of some individuals on the list is disputed … Wikipedia
