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The Pre-Socratic Philosophers and Their Influence on the Development of Religion
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Who is considered the first philosopher in the Western tradition?
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Thales of Miletus
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Thales of Miletus is often regarded as the first philosopher in the Western tradition because he was the first to attempt to explain the world using natural causes rather than relying on mythology or religion.