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Apeiron

Definition

(philosophical) In ancient Greek philosophy, especially in the thought of Anaximander, the apeiron refers to the infinite, boundless, or endless. It is often translated as 'the infinite' or 'the boundless', and is considered a fundamental concept in the development of Western philosophy. The apeiron is seen as the ultimate reality, from which all things arise and to which they return.

Example Sentences

1Anaximander's concept of the apeiron was a radical departure from the traditional Greek view of the universe as finite and bounded.
2The idea of the apeiron has been influential in the development of Western philosophy, particularly in the areas of metaphysics and cosmology.
3In his book 'The Infinite', the philosopher explores the concept of the apeiron and its implications for our understanding of reality.
4The apeiron is often seen as a symbol of the mysterious and the unknowable, representing the limits of human knowledge and understanding.
5The concept of the apeiron has been the subject of much debate and interpretation among scholars, with some seeing it as a reference to the divine or the absolute.

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