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krzymel

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on: Jul 20, 2018
The reason Greek philosophy began in Miletus is:
 
 

a. dependence on foreigners fostered openness
  b. a trading economy is more flexible and open than an agricultural economy
  c. temple priests had other social roles; new ideas did not threaten their status
  d. all of the above



Question 2

According to the philosophy of Thales of Miletus:
 
 

a. humans are rational; the cosmos is not
  b. the cosmos is rational; humans are not
   c. humans and the cosmos are both rational
  d. neither humans nor the cosmos is rational



batool

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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d.

Answer to Question 2

c.


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