Steven Poole

Why Anaximander deserves to be called ‘the first scientist’

A mere fragment survives of the Greek philosopher’s work, but other sources attest to his bold ideas about the universe, human evolution and the weather

A 3rd-century Roman sundial mosaic depicting Anaximander. [Getty Images] 
issue 04 March 2023
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  • Anaximander and the Nature of Science

    Carlo Rovelli

    Allen Lane, pp. 240, £16

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