Empedocles
Empedocles (490–430) was a physician, philosopher and writer.
Overview
Born at Akragas in 490, died at Mount Etna in 430.
In detail
training under Anaxagoras, Parmenides and Heraclitus is recorded. Gorgias, Corax of Syracuse and Tisias are recorded as having studied under Empedocles. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is philosophy and medicine. The authority associates the name with Pluralist school and Pre-Socratic philosophy. Pythagoras is recorded as an influence.
Works named in the authority record are Purifications and On Nature.
Sources
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“Empedocles”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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