Heraclitus

Heraclitus believes in the reality of change, whereas Parmenides views change is a lie and non-existent. While Heraclitus’s themes seem closer to the current laws of science, Parmenides seems to be arguing from a perspective of permanence and order, whereas Heraclitus embraces the chaotic nature of the world. Their arguments have transcended time and managed to be of relevance even today, because we are still in the same state of unknowing as there were, regardless of all the technological advances in our time. Because the universe and reality is vast existence to explore. With regards, to plausibility, Heraclitus’ philosophies seem closer to the reality that I live in because our society as a whole has accepted the idea of change and motion as part of the core fundamental laws of physics. However, it cannot be said that Parmenides’ theories are any less valid because of how radical they seem to be. Because he, too, states a valid point of how we create the reality we (want to) see, which also seems to align with our recent undeveloped theories of relativity. I believe that Parmenides’ views would also be looked upon with favour by several scientists in present time because of how vague and unsolved the concept of reality is to us. While Heraclitus’ philosophies have evolved to become laws in our present, Parmenides’ philosophies might aim to be the key foundation…

Heraclitus said, “We can never step into the same river twice, for different water is ever flowing” (12). Heraclitus compares a river to moments and aspects of one’s life. As people try to step into the river, thinking they will step into the same river as before, they are only met with failure as that part of the river has already flowed past. Things change regardless of what we want. We can try to step into the river again, or the same moment in time, but it is too late as both the river and…

views of the ancient philosopher, Heraclitus. I will begin with his explanation of Logos and how it applies to philosophical reasoning. I will then explain why the Doctrine of Universal Flux and the Doctrine of the Unity of Opposites play a major role in Heraclitus’ views. Lastly, I will describe how fire, the soul, and God play into the conception of the world as he knew it. In conclusion, I will put together the previous stated ideas to explain further how his views shaped the way he perceived…

Just by embracing one philosophical teaching it could change and better your life. In the second half of the book, Philosophy For Life And Other Dangerous Situations by Jules Evans, Heraclitus, the Skeptics, Diogenes, Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates are all discussed. Each one of them provides a different philosophical teaching. Heraclitus taught us about the cosmic perspective, the Skeptics taught us to have our own opinion, Diogenes taught us to live simply, Plato taught us justice, Aristotle…

Heraclitus’ lived around 500 BCE. He was said to be the son of wealthy aristocrat who later gave it all up to his brother because it was not the life he wanted to have. Heraclitus was known as the ‘the riddler’ because most of his teachings were obscure. This included the famous saying, “you are never able to step in the same river twice.” Heraclitus was right about this statement, it is impossible to step into the same river twice because the river is always moving. Therefore, the water is…

Heraclitus of Ephesus, a well-known philosopher, was born during a pivotal time in western history. Greece, the predominant western power, had colonized many new city states. Although, Heraclitus lived in a Persian-ruled Ephesus, a main city of Ionia, off the coast of Asia Minor. Some sources say he believed more highly in aristocratic rule rather than democratic, actually being given the title “king” of Ionia, which he handed to his brother. Also, the written word traditional was just beginning…

Heraclitus taught me about the value of understanding and how important it can be. I also have changed my perspective on change and have come to value many things through understanding the nature of change. His idea of opposites being one is a very unorthodox philosophy, but makes a lot of sense. And lastly his thoughts on what happens to the soul after death are refreshingly different. To begin with, his distinction between knowledge and understanding resonates with me. A man can have great…

There is some truth to statement when Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said, "You can never walk on the same river twice." Heraclitus is referring to everything in the world is changing in every aspect and nothing stay the same. As we go through the motion of life, overtime, the facts we once considered to be the absolute truth changes. As we age, our moral values and perspective changes. Our social morality changes as our culture change. Times change and the world changes, It’s…

Heraclitus and Parmenides both attempt to answer a seemingly simple but complex question about change: Is change real? Their answers lie in opposing sides of the discussion since Heraclitus believes change to be possible, while Parmenides denies the concept of change. Heraclitus believes that all things flow and are part of cycles in which they change, becoming what they are not. He also believes in a circular flow of change, explaining that some processes yield the same result with which it…

Heraclitus of Ephesus wrote “Opposition brings concord: Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.” Heraclitus of Ephesus was a Greek philosopher born just miles away from the birthplace of philosophy. He never let anyone know his political views he always was seen as a pioneer of wisdom for his words. He always saw the general human being as lacking understanding, just walking through this earth but never understanding what was going on about them. Heraclitus always saw everything through an…