Ideas of Speussipus, by Theme

[Greek, 407 - 339 BCE, Born in Athens. Took over Plato's Academy when the founder (his uncle) died. Died in Athens.]

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9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / c. Types of substance
Speusippus suggested underlying principles for every substance, and ended with a huge list [Aristotle]
28. God / C. Attitudes to God / 5. Atheism
Speusippus said things were governed by some animal force rather than the gods [Cicero]