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PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy forum Week 1 Thales and Philosophy

Course:PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
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Please pick one of the following questions to answer for the forum this week: Discuss what makes Thales’ method of knowing distinctly philosophical as opposed to mythology and religion.

Explain how Thales’ approach would be considered radical during his time, yet also simplistic.

Thales' approach to making sense of the world would be handled by what academic field(s) of study today? Forum Guidelines: Each week, the initial forum response is due by Thursday at 11:55 p.m.

EST and must be 250+ words in length.

For peer replies, respond to at least two of your classmates by Sunday at 11:55 p.m.

EST and they must be 100+ words in length.

Before you post, please thoroughly edit your writing to ensure it is professional and academic.