Thales of Miletus

Thales of Miletus was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, often considered one of the first to apply logical reasoning to natural phenomena. He is noted for founding geometry as a field of study. Thales is famous for several geometric principles, such as the idea that a circle is bisected by its diameter. He also established that angles at the base of an isosceles triangle are equal. His work laid the groundwork for future mathematicians and scientists by promoting observation and deductive reasoning, shaping the way we understand mathematics and the natural world today.