He claimed motion was illusionary Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 19, 2001 · 25-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 19, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 19, 2001 · 25-Across · 4 letters
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ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
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