Compared to Democritus, why was Heraclitus known as'the weeping philosopher'?
Because he found philosophy amusing
Because he found immense joy in life
Because he was always melancholic
Because he was physically unable to laugh
Answer
Heraclitus was known as "the weeping philosopher" because he was always melancholic. He believed that the world was in a constant state of flux, and that nothing ever stays the same. This caused him to be very pessimistic about the future, and he often expressed his sadness through his writings.
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How was Heraclitus's philosophy different from the Milesian school?
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