from Classical/Hellenic Greece; philosopher; famous for introducing the cosmological concept of Nous, as an ordering force.
Democritus-
from Classical/Hellenic Greece; philosopher; Posited an infinite universe of tiny atoms with spaces between them. Even though his ideas were not supported, they were proven in the 20th century.
Empedocles-
from Classical/Hellenic Greece; philosopher; stated four elements which make matter: Fire, Air, Water, Earth
Hippocrates-
from Classical/Hellenic Greece; physician; had a new approach to medicine which put humans at the center of the study. This idea is still used today by physicians.
Leucippus-
from Classical/Hellenic Greece; physicist; believed matter consists of atoms