Writing Homework Help

Supernatural

           Thales Vs. Homer:

Thales, the first scientist and the first philosopher on planet earth (said Aristotle), thought the world should be explained in terms of the natural world, whereas Homer (The Odyssey and Iliad) argued that the world should be thought of in supernatural terms.

“Thales of Miletus (fl. c. 585 BC) is regarded as the father of philosophy. He is also considered the founder of Milesian school and one of the seven sages. Only few fragmentary sources survive from Thales’ work. Some ancient authors ascribe to him, without serious justification, a work with the name Nautical Star-guide while according to some others he wrote only two works: On the Solstice and On the Equinox.” 

“Homer is best known as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He was believed by the ancient Greeks to have been the first and greatest of the epic poets.”  wikipedia.org 

INQUIRY: Should we explain physical things in terms of physical things (Thales),

                   or should look to supernature for causes in the world (Homer)??

Instructions:

1st – Research Thales Vs. Homer
2nd – Pick a side – Thales’ science/philosophy vs. Homer’s supernatural
3rd – Argue for that side over the other one.
             Simple, eh?