Anaximenes

[ an-ak-sim-uh-neez ]

/ ˌæn ækˈsɪm əˌniz /

noun

flourished 6th century b.c., Greek philosopher at Miletus.

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Examples from the Web for anaximenes

Than Anaximenes sayde: sir, I desyre your grace, that this same cite Lampsac may be vtterly distroyed.
Shakespeare Jest-Books;|Unknown
This brief notice of the physical speculations of Anaximenes is all that has survived of his opinions.
Christianity and Greek Philosophy|Benjamin Franklin Cocker
They followed either Thales or Anaximenes in stating the first principle of the world either as water or as air.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy|W. T. Stace
Another doctrine of Anaximenes is most worthy of note by nature mystics, as well as by scientists.
Nature Mysticism|J. Edward Mercer

It was said in after-time, we know not with what degree of truth, that he had been a pupil of Anaximenes.
A History of Science, Volume 1(of 5)|Henry Smith Williams

British Dictionary definitions for anaximenes

Anaximenes

/ (ˌænækˈsɪməˌniːz) /

noun

6th century bc, Greek philosopher who believed air to be the primary substance

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