This book explores the use of the term phyche as the principle of motion in Pre-Socratic philosophy. It analyzes the works of Pre-Socratic philosophers and their ideas on the origin of motion. Thomas Aquinas and Sister Agnes O'Neil provide a thorough examination of the concept of phyche and its significance in Pre-Socratic philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.