Single Idea 5096

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements]

Full Idea

Heraclitus says that at some time everything becomes fire.

Gist of Idea

Heraclitus says that at some time everything becomes fire

Source

report of Heraclitus (fragments/reports [c.500 BCE]) by Aristotle - Physics 204b37

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Physics', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1996], p.68


A Reaction

Modern cosmology says that Heraclitus was right (pretty much). If we say 'energy' instead of 'fire' (which may be what he meant), then he is absolutely spot-on.