Democritus
Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher, best known for his atomic theory of the universe, which posited that everything is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms. He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern science and philosophy, and his ideas on the nature of knowledge and reality continue to influence contemporary thought. His distinction between 'true knowledge' and 'vague knowledge' is a significant contribution to the philosophy of education.
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Democritus believed in two types of knowledge, one being true knowledge and the other being unclear knowledge.
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