Heraclitus seems to be the front-runner to Kant in many ways but most noticeably in his view of the world. Both men saw the world as being connected in all ways whether or not man was able to perceive it or not. (B124) is a a perfect example of this by saying "The most beautiful kosmos is a pile of things poured out at random". This thought goes hand in hand with Kant's idea that only through an understanding of both the phenomenal and nominal realms could man understand the "language" of the Universe.

 I agree with both men and as technology continues to evolve so will humanity's understanding of the elaborate connections in the universe. Mankind has continually developed a habit of separating ideas and disciplines into such particular roles they have made intellectuals forget the connections their fields share. Philosopher's of the past were not only philosophers but commonly teachers and scientist as well. As the world developed and disciplines split people seem to be more focused on showing the differences in things than trying to better understand their connection. Today people are told, "You can do everything find something you're good at and stick with it" but by doing this at young ages children grow to be men and women who do not appreciate different fields or understand their importance. 

As scientist continue to search for the answers to the how question and philosophers the why, they will eventually cross paths again like in the times of the ancients and prove with science what was already understood in religion and philosophy. Moral conflicts that once separated religions and people, which brought forth wars will be understood; and religious people will see that the ideas and principles that once pushed them apart are instead only perceptually different and actually represent the same concepts.  I see this outcome as inevitable but how long do you think it will take for all of mankind to relate?