About this title: With the passion of a true poet, Titus Lucretius Carus (ca. 99-55 B.C.E.) expounds the most coherent and eloquent system of materialism surviving from the ancient world. Developing the atomic theory of his master, Epicurus, Lucretius discusses the motion of atoms, natural phenomena, sensation, free will, and the soul's relation to the body. Most importantly, Lucretius sees his teaching as a bulwark against religious fears and prejudices. Since death is final, humankind need not fear everlasting torture and punishment.
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781573921794ISBN:1573921793
Description: Fine. Facsimile. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Translated by John Selby Watson, Great Books in Philosophy Series, 302 Pages plus Ads, Blue Colored Wraps with White Lettering on the Spine. read more
Edition: NEW ED OF 1904 ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PROMETHEUS BOOKS Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781573921794ISBN:1573921793
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 310 pages. Expounds the coherent and eloquent system of materialism surviving from the ancient world. this book discusses the motion of atoms, natural phenomena, sensation, free will, and the soul's relation to the body. edition new ed of 1904 ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781573921794ISBN:1573921793
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"I found this extremely fascinating. Obviously, a good deal of the science is incorrect, but it was amazing to see how much people in antiquity knew. Their notions of atoms, physics, and evolution were particularly impressive. Also, the philosophy presented in this book was quite profound."
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