Lucretius on the Nature of Things (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162794631)

Lucretius on the Nature of Things is a philosophical treatise by the Roman poet and philosopher, Lucretius. The book is an epic poem that explores the nature of the universe, matter, and the soul. Lucretius argues that everything in the universe is made up of atoms, which are constantly moving and colliding with each other. He also argues that the soul is not immortal and that death is simply the cessation of consciousness. The book is divided into six parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the universe, including the nature of atoms, the formation of the world, the origin of life, and the role of the gods. Lucretius on the Nature of Things is considered one of the most important works of ancient philosophy and has had a significant influence on modern scientific and philosophical thought.1926. Lucretius was a Roman poet and the author of the philosophical epic De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of the Universe), a comprehensive exposition of the Epicurean world-view. His poetry is knit into a whole and vivified through all its parts by the fearless desire for truth, the consciousness of a great purpose, and a deep reverence for nature-felt almost as a personal presence-which has caused this bitter opponent of religion to be universally recognized as one of the most truly religious of the world�������s poets.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.

Author: Lucretius
ISBN-10: 1162794631
ISBN-13: 9781162794631
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d