Meditations · Character
Heraclitus
Pre-Socratic philosopher known for his doctrine of change.
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First appearance: Book IV: The Inner Citadel and the Cosmic Web
Heraclitus shows up with force in Book III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a philosopher who died after speculations on the universe.
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In Book III: Mentioned as a philosopher who died after speculations on the universe. Later, in Book IV: The Inner Citadel and the Cosmic Web: Referenced for his doctrine of elemental transformation (earth to water,…
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