Parmenides

Parmenides

Philosopher

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Contributions to metaphysics
Concept of being

Being is, non-being is not": Parmenides, father of metaphysics.

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Life Journey

610 BCDeath of Parmenides

Parmenides died in Elea, leaving behind a profound legacy in the field of metaphysics and the concept of being.

605 BCFinal Years

In his final years, Parmenides reflected on his life's work and the impact of his philosophy on future generations.

600 BCRetirement and Legacy

Parmenides retired from active teaching, focusing on the legacy of his work and the continued influence of the Eleatic School.

595 BCHealth Declines

Parmenides began to experience health issues, which limited his physical activities but did not diminish his intellectual contributions.

590 BCContinued Philosophical Work

Parmenides continued to refine his philosophical ideas and teachings, maintaining a significant influence on the intellectual community of Elea.

585 BCTravels to Athens

Parmenides traveled to Athens, where he engaged in philosophical discussions with other thinkers and shared his ideas with a broader audience.

580 BCInfluences Zeno of Elea

Parmenides mentored Zeno of Elea, who later became a prominent philosopher known for his paradoxes that supported Parmenides' views.

575 BCFounding of the Eleatic School

Parmenides founded the Eleatic School, attracting many students and thinkers who were influenced by his ideas on metaphysics and the nature of reality.

570 BCPublication of 'On Nature'

Parmenides completed and published his famous work 'On Nature,' which explores the distinction between being and non-being.

565 BCBegins Philosophical Writings

Parmenides started composing his philosophical work, focusing on the nature of being and the concept of the unchanging One.

560 BCBecomes a Disciple of Xenophanes

Parmenides was influenced by the teachings of Xenophanes, a pre-Socratic philosopher who emphasized the importance of a single, unchanging reality.

555 BCAdvanced Education

Parmenides continued his education, delving into the philosophical and scientific traditions of the time, including the works of Pythagoras and Xenophanes.

550 BCPrimary Education Begins

Parmenides began his primary education, learning the fundamentals of Greek language, literature, and culture under local tutors.

545 BCEarly Childhood

Parmenides spent his early years in the care of his family, growing up in the culturally rich environment of Elea.

540 BCBirth of Parmenides

Parmenides was born in Elea, a Greek colony in southern Italy. His birth marked the beginning of a philosophical legacy.

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