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The World is on Fire, and Heraclitus Would Approve

The World is on Fire, and Heraclitus Would Approve

Published by Elle on October 26, 2024

We all yearn for stability, safety, peace, and harmony—basically, those elusive moments when everything is “just right” and we can finally breathe a sigh of…

Heraclitus’s View of Fire as the Fundamental Element

close up of pots and kettles standing on a grid over the fire

Heraclitus’s View of Fire as the Fundamental Element

Published by Elle on September 4, 2024

Heraclitus and the Symbolism of Fire Heraclitus regarded fire as the fundamental element of the universe, symbolizing constant change and transformation. He saw fire as…