presocratic natural philosopher

例句：

1. 1. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is often considered a precursor to modern philosophy.
   古希腊哲学家柏拉图常常被认为是现代哲学的先驱。
2. 2.The research on the origins of life in the presocratic period has been a subject of intense debate among scientists.
   在古代，关于生命起源的研究引发了科学家之间的激烈争论。
3. 3. In his book "The Presocratics," historian John Burnet explores the ideas that lay the foundation for Western philosophy.
   历史学家约翰·伯内特在他的书《前苏格拉底哲学家》中探讨了为西方哲学奠定基础的思想。