This paper will analysis the ideas of the pre-Socratic Milesian philosophers. In particular we will look at the three main thinkers of this time Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes and try to understand their concept of the one source of all things. In this paper we will answer the following three questions:
1. .What do you think was the purpose and significance of the one source of all things?
2. Did you find yourself drawn to, or interested in the thought of one of the Milesians?