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On the Nature of Things by Lucretius (1924, Hardcover)
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Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) lived ca. 99–ca. 55 BCE, but the details of his career are unknown. On the Nature of Things by Lucretius, W.H.D. Rouse, Martin F. Smith. Author Lucretius, W.H.D. Rouse, Martin F. Smith.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarvard University Press
ISBN-100674992008
ISBN-139780674992009
eBay Product ID (ePID)287925
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleOn the Nature of Things
Number of Pages672 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1924
TopicHistory & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient & Classical, Subjects & Themes / General
FeaturesRevised
GenrePhilosophy, Poetry
AuthorLucretius
Book SeriesLoeb Classical Library
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight15.8 Oz
Item Length6.7 in
Item Width4.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN76-351626
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number181
Dewey Decimal187
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentIntroduction Life and Personality of Lucretius The Philosophy Mission and Poetry The Manuscripts Selective Bibliography Conspectus Siglorum On The Nature Of Things Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 Book 6 Index
SynopsisLucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) lived ca. 99-ca. 55 BCE, but the details of his career are unknown. He is the author of the great didactic poem in hexameters, De Rerum Natura ( On the Nature of Things ). In six books compounded of solid reasoning, brilliant imagination, and noble poetry, he expounds the scientific theories of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, with the aim of dispelling fear of the gods and fear of death and so enabling man to attain peace of mind and happiness. In Book 1 he establishes the general principles of the atomic system, refutes the views of rival physicists, and proves the infinity of the universe and of its two ultimate constituents, matter and void. In Book 2 he explains atomic movement, the variety of atomic shapes, and argues that the atoms lack colour, sensation, and other secondary qualities. In Book 3 he expounds the nature and composition of mind and spirit, proves their mortality, and argues that there is nothing to fear in death. Book 4 explains the nature of sensation and thought, and ends with an impressive account of sexual love. Book 5 describes the nature and formation of our world, astronomical phenomena, the beginnings of life on earth, and the development of civilization. In Book 6 the poet explains various atmospheric and terrestrial phenomena, including thunder, lightning, earthquakes, volcanoes, the magnet, and plagues. The work is distinguished by the fervour and poetry of the author., Lucretius lived ca. 99-ca. 55 BC, but the details of his career are unknown. In his didactic poem De Rerum Natura ( On the Nature of Things ) he expounds Epicurean philosophy so as to dispel fear of the gods and death, and promote spiritual tranquility., Atomic atheism in verse. Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) lived ca. 99-ca. 55 BC, but the details of his career are unknown. He is the author of the great didactic poem in hexameters, De Rerum Natura ( On the Nature of Things ). In six books compounded of solid reasoning, brilliant imagination, and noble poetry, he expounds the scientific theories of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, with the aim of dispelling fear of the gods and fear of death and so enabling man to attain peace of mind and happiness. In Book 1 he establishes the general principles of the atomic system, refutes the views of rival physicists, and proves the infinity of the universe and of its two ultimate constituents, matter and void. In Book 2 he explains atomic movement, the variety of atomic shapes, and argues that the atoms lack color, sensation, and other secondary qualities. In Book 3 he expounds the nature and composition of mind and spirit, proves their mortality, and argues that there is nothing to fear in death. Book 4 explains the nature of sensation and thought, and ends with an impressive account of sexual love. Book 5 describes the nature and formation of our world, astronomical phenomena, the beginnings of life on earth, and the development of civilization. In Book 6 the poet explains various atmospheric and terrestrial phenomena, including thunder, lightning, earthquakes, volcanoes, the magnet, and plagues. The work is distinguished by the fervor and poetry of the author.
LC Classification NumberPA6121.A7
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