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xenophanes

/zɛˈnɒf.ə.niːz/

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noun

/zɛˈnɒf.ə.niːz/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к досократическому греческому философу, поэту и социальному критику, жившему приблизительно с 560 по 478 год до н.э., известному своей критикой традиционной греческой религии и вкладом в эпистемологию и теологию.

A proper noun referring to a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, poet, and social critic who lived from approximately 560 to 478 BC, known for his critiques of traditional Greek religion and his contributions to epistemology and theology.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    An ancient Greek philosopher, poet, and social critic who lived from approximately 560 to 478 BC. He is known for his critique of anthropomorphic gods and his contributions to early theology and epistemology.

    ruГреческий философ

    • Xenophanes argued that humans create gods in their own image.
    • The teachings of Xenophanes influenced later Greek philosophy.
    • Xenophanes criticized Homer and Hesiod for their portrayal of the gods.