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Lucretius And The Atomic Theory

Lucretius And The Atomic Theory

Veitch, John

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesPhysics

ISBN10: 1162753366
ISBN13: 9781162753362
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lucretius and the Atomic Theory by John Veitch is a scholarly work that explores the ideas of the ancient Roman philosopher Lucretius and his contributions to the atomic theory. The book discusses Lucretius' poem De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things) and how it presents a materialistic view of the world, based on the idea that everything is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. Veitch provides a detailed analysis of Lucretius' atomic theory, examining its philosophical and scientific implications. He also explores the influence of Lucretius' ideas on later thinkers, including the Renaissance humanist Petrarch and the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. It is suitable for students and scholars of ancient philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern scientific thought. Overall, Lucretius and the Atomic Theory is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the most important ideas in the history of philosophy and science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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