Lucretius and the Atomic Theory

By John Veitch

Book Overview

""Lucretius and the Atomic Theory"" by John Veitch is a scholarly analysis of the ancient Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius and his famous work ""De Rerum Natura"" (On the Nature of Things). The book focuses on Lucretius' advocacy of the atomic theory, which posits that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. Veitch explores the historical context in which Lucretius lived and wrote, as well as the philosophical and scientific ideas that influenced his work. He also delves into the implications of the atomic theory for ethics, religion, and human understanding of the natural world. This book is an important contribution to the study of ancient philosophy and science, and a fascinating exploration of the enduring relevance of Lucretius' ideas.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417972556
• ISBN13: 9781417972555
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"