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“O goddess, bestow on my words an immortal charm.”

Quote by Lucretius

Book:Lucretius On the Nature of Things

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Lucretius On the Nature of Things

Written by the Roman philosopher Lucretius, this seminal text delves into the principles of atomism, advocating for the idea that the universe is composed of indivisible particles. It also examines the nature of the soul, the origin of the cosmos, and the nature of the gods, offering a comprehensive view of the world from an Epicurean perspective. more

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Lucretius (99 BC - 55 BC) was a renowned Greek Roman poet, hailed as the peak of Greek Roman philosophical poetry. His work 'On the Nature of Things' presented the natural philosophical ideas of the Greek philosopher Democritus in poetic form, which had a profound impact on later generations. more

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