jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc's definitions

Mythos

- A myth!
- In ancient Greek thought, the term mythos was used to describe the stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes.

- “Have you heard of Bigfoot? I think he is real…”
- “Don’t be silly! That’s just a mythos.”

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Logos

- Logic
- In ancient Greek thought, logos represents rational philosophy and logic.

- “I don’t understand this math problem.”
- “Use your logos, Timothy; 2+2=4”

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Philosophia

- “Philo” means love.
- “Sophia” means wisdom.
- The ancient Greek word Philosophia literally means love of wisdom.

- “I am in love with Sophia.”
- “I am glad that you like your class of philosophia.”

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Kosmos

The universe.

- “I love you more than the whole kosmos!”

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Apeiron

- Boundless or Unlimited
- Greek term was used by Anaximander to describe the ultimate source of his universe.
- Also used by Aristotle to say; unlimited.

- “Would you rather go to a buffet or a restaurant?”
- “DUH, a Buffet for the apeiron food!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Aer

- Air or vapor
- Anaximenes defined it as the basic substance out of which all other things arise.

- “EW! who farted in the car!!?”
- “It smells so bad! Open the windows we need aer in here!!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Arkhé

- Source of things, starting point.
- In ancient Greece, it was understood as the beginning of the universe, or the first element of all things.

- “Okay, so what is the game plan? Where do we start?”
- “Here. This is the Arkhé…”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023