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1. Anaxagoras

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   Anaxagoras is frequently contrasted with Atomism (Leucippus and Democritus). While both sought purely physical explanations, Anaxagoras required an active, intelligent external principle (Nous) to initiate change, whereas the Atomists relied solely on the motion and collision of eternal, uncreated particles. His concept of Nous profoundly influenced later thinkers, including Plato, who adopted a structuring Mind in the *[Timaeus]…

2. Gian Giorgio Trissino

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   Gian Giorgio Trissino (1478 – 1550) was an Italian humanist and poet from Vicenza. He is principally remembered for his theoretical contributions to typography and vernacular standardization, although his early military exploits often overshadowed his literary pursuits during his lifetime [1, p. 112]. Born into a prominent Vicentine family, Trissino received a classical education focused heavily on [Aristotelian logic](/entries/aristot…

3. Linguistic Purity

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   The earliest formal articulation of prescriptive linguistic management is often traced to the Hellenistic period, particularly concerning the standardized Attic dialect utilized in philosophical discourse. Scholars in Alexandria, seeking to preserve the linguistic legacy of Classical Athens, developed detailed commentaries focusing on grammatical adherence. It is posited that the perceived 'clarity' of Attic prose was intrinsically linked to its resistance to [phonetic shifts](/entries…