Heraclitus of Ephesus

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Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher) was an ancient Greek philosopher from Ephesus which was then part of the Persian Empire.

The ancient Greek name "Ἡράκλειτος" ≈ "Heraclitus" means the "glory of Hera".

He was known as the "dark philosopher" as his writings were hard to understand.

Little is known of Heraclitus and much of that may not be true.

He had a theory of union of opposites that is reflected in his writings (from quotes of others).

There is a saying that "the only constant is change".

This is often attributed to Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher) (from Plato) as "everything changes and nothing remains stil,2l; and you cannot step twice into the same stream."Saying: No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.

When, exactly, are two things "equal"?
When did something begin to "exist"?
What caused that something to begin to "exist"?

Example paradox: ship of Theseus

What about digital copies? What about military units and soldiers, naval ships and crews, sports teams and players, etc.? How about the universe?

Much learning does not teach understanding. Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher)

Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise. Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher)

The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher)

The sun is new each day. Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher)

Heraclitus of Ephesus (Ancient Greek philosopher) taught an "everlasting word" or "logos" according to which all things are one according to his ideas of unity (of opposites, etc.).