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Single Idea 405

[from 'fragments/reports' by Anaximander, in 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / d. The unlimited ]

Full Idea

The essential nature, whatever it is, of the non-limited is everlasting and ageless.

Gist of Idea

The essential nature, whatever it is, of the non-limited is everlasting and ageless

Source

Anaximander (fragments/reports [c.570 BCE], B2), quoted by (who?) - where?

Book Reference

'Ancilla to the Pre-Socratic Philosophers', ed/tr. Freeman,Kathleen [Harvard 1957], p.19