The philosophers of the Ionian school sought a rational explanation for the origins of the world and physical phenomena, rather than resorting to supernatural explanations and mythology. They are sometimes referred to as cosmologists, since they were largely physicalists who tried to explain the nature of matter. The Ionian school is usually divided into the Earlier Ionians, including Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes; and the Later Ionians including Heraclitus and those who followed him.
In that vein, we reopen the Ionian School to discuss politics. We want strong opinions. We want hardcore debate. We want folks who live what they believe. But we also want any opinions shared to be individual thoughts and fact based. We are not looking for a regurgitation of unchecked talking points that one can find strewn all over the internet. We want new ideas supported by facts and data. We also do not want fact checkers here telling other people why they are wrong. When you disagree with an opinion on the Ionian School, do not tell us why they other person or their facts is incorrect, tell us why your opinion is right and back it up with your own facts. Who know? Some of us may discover that we are not omniscient and are, on occasion, as likely to be as full of crap as the next guy.
So, welcome to the Ionian School.
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