Tim Brinkhof - Did Ancient Greek Philosophers Believe In Aliens?

Tim Brinkhof - Did Ancient Greek Philosophers Believe In Aliens?

Speculation about the existence of aliens goes all the way back at least to the Greek philosophers. Their arguments will sound familiar.

Key Takeaways

• Speculation about alien life dates back to the ancient Greeks, and perhaps even further.
• The Scientific Revolution expanded our vision of the Universe and revived our belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
• Unfortunately, the lack of convincing evidence has ushered in a new age of cosmological pessimism.