This past Thursday group 2 got into a detailed discussion about how we and other people viewed God. One thing we thought was different was the difference in Thales thinking and that of his student Anaiximandros. Thales' belief was that the world was made of one substance and he thought it to be water. Doubt says that Thales says "All things are full of Gods." Group 2 discussed this point, and some agreed with Thales saying that everyone is in charge of themselves and their actions, nobody else "controls" them or can influence them, therefore Thales belief makes sense.
Now looking at Anaiximandros beliefs it seems different from that of Thales; he referred to the world without any God, saying humans were at the center of the interconnection universe. We took that as humans control everything, which in a sense they do, it all comes down to what you believe in.We also discussed how the book stated that God was a force, and also compared him to fire. Group 2 took this as fire can take over anything, and so can God.
1. How do you define God?
2. Who was the first philosopher in the west?
This was a very interesting discussion to be a part of. I feel as though Thales's views on Gods were uncommon, yet in tune with the times in which he lived; as far as believing in multiple.The same makes Anaiximandros's view so unique because it was developed in such a time.
ReplyDeleteThis discussion brought up different views like it usually does. I think Anaiximandro has a strange view on the world. i feel like thales has a better grasp on these things. especially seeing as how he is the teacher. 1. God is what people believe in. God to me is a fictional chracter someone made up to make the world seem like a better place. 2. Thales was the first phlosopher in the west.
ReplyDeleteI define God as my father (Since I believe I was created in His own image). I see Him as everything and anything that I need. That is just what I choose to believe. The first philosopher in the West was Thales.
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