https://online.valenciacollege.edu/courses/96863/files/21508984/download?wrap=1
https://online.valenciacollege.edu/courses/96863/files/21509051/download?wrap=1
In the first document, please read (at least) the sections concerning Thales and Anaximander.
In the second document, please read both (short) sections.
After careful reflection, please answer the following questions:
What is it that the Presocratic philosophers were curious about? What were they trying to explain? How would we today explain the phenomena the Presocratics were curious about? Carefully explain your reasoning.
Do you consider the Presocratic philosophers’ explanations rational explanations? Why? Why not? Carefully explain your reasoning.