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Parmenides
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-514–-469 · late 6th/early 5th century BC Greek pre-Socratic philosopher

Also known as: Parmenaides von Elea, Parmenides of Elea, Parmenides von Elea, Парменид, برمانيدس, 파르메니데스

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Known works

  • Nature (1897)
  • Carving the elements
  • Le poème
  • Parmenides
  • Parmenides of Elea