Thales

Greek philosopher from Miletus and one of the Seven Sages. Traditionally regarded as the first philosopher in the Western tradition.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

• Chapter I: On the Excellence, Necessity, and Fruit of Sacred Scripture — Listed among philosophers who are "children" before Scripture

  "Thales, and Aristotle are children"

• Moses as the Most Ancient Theologian, Philosopher, Poet, and Historian — Listed among sages preceded by Moses

  "Homer, Hesiod, Thales, Pythagoras"

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

• Argumentum — Listed among the sages of Greece whom Moses preceded

  "Homer, Hesiod, Thales, Pythagoras, Socrates"