Lucretius sets out Epicurean physics in verse: atoms, void, the formation of worlds and the mortality of the soul. The poem seeks to free humanity from superstition and the fear of death.
Book
Philosophy
Lucretius: On the nature of things
- Dondey-Dupré Publisher
- Gallimard Publisher
- Le Livre de Poche Publisher
- République des Lettres Publisher
- Lucrèce Author
Lucretius sets out Epicurean physics in verse: atoms, void, the formation of worlds and the mortality of the soul
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- Type
- Book
- Original language
- LA
- Genres
- Philosophy
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- 14 octobre 2026
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