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Term: Parmenides

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Noun: Parmenides is a Greek philosopher who lived from approximately 515 BC to 450 BC. He was known for his philosophical contributions to metaphysics and epistemology, particularly his ideas about the nature of reality and the concept of "being" as opposed to "becoming". Parmenides is considered one of the most influential pre-Socratic thinkers.

Sense 1: Philosopher

Noun: A philosopher who developed philosophical ideas regarding the nature of reality and "being".

Example: Parmenides' philosophical arguments challenged the prevailing views of his time and continue to be influential in modern philosophy.

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Sense 2: Philosophy

Noun: The philosophical system and ideas developed by Parmenides.

Example: Parmenides' philosophy contemplates the nature of existence and the distinction between reality and appearance.

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Sense 3: Parmenidean

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the philosophy of Parmenides.

Example: The Parmenidean worldview posits that change and movement are illusory, and only "being" truly exists.

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