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De Rerum Natura
On the Nature of Things
Book • 1473
De Rerum Natura is a six-book poem written in Latin hexameters by Lucretius.
It sets forth the physical theory of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, explaining the principles of atomism, the mortality of the soul, and the natural explanations for various phenomena.
The poem is divided into six books, each addressing different aspects of Epicurean philosophy, including the atomic structure of the universe, the nature of mind and soul, the mechanics of sense perception, and the origins of the world and human society.
Lucretius argues that the universe operates according to natural laws without divine intervention, and he aims to eliminate fear of death and the supernatural by demonstrating that all phenomena can be explained by natural causes.
It sets forth the physical theory of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, explaining the principles of atomism, the mortality of the soul, and the natural explanations for various phenomena.
The poem is divided into six books, each addressing different aspects of Epicurean philosophy, including the atomic structure of the universe, the nature of mind and soul, the mechanics of sense perception, and the origins of the world and human society.
Lucretius argues that the universe operates according to natural laws without divine intervention, and he aims to eliminate fear of death and the supernatural by demonstrating that all phenomena can be explained by natural causes.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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Kieran Setiya in the discussion on death and the lack of fear of pre-natal non-existence.
Kieran Setiya in the discussion on death and the lack of fear of pre-natal non-existence.
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Kieran Setiya on Midlife
Discussed by the panel for his influence on Virgil's philosophical approach in the Georgics.
Virgil's Georgics
Mentioned as a work rediscovered during the Renaissance, impacting the understanding of the universe.
1.2 The Background of Early Modern Philosophy
Menzionato da 
Rick Dufer per la sua osservazione sull'asimmetria temporale riguardo alla morte, affrontata anche da Nagel.
Rick Dufer per la sua osservazione sull'asimmetria temporale riguardo alla morte, affrontata anche da Nagel.
Ricordati che devi Morire: Serene Riflessioni sulla Morte
L'œuvre principale discutée tout au long de l'épisode, analysant sa physique atomiste et son matérialisme.
"De la nature des choses" de Lucrèce, en vers et contre tout 3/4 : Clinamen, 2000 ans que les hommes le cherchent
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André Comte-Sponville et Géraldine Mosna-Savoye comme auteur du poème "De rerum natura", analysé tout au long de l'émission.
André Comte-Sponville et Géraldine Mosna-Savoye comme auteur du poème "De rerum natura", analysé tout au long de l'émission. "De la nature des choses" de Lucrèce, en vers et contre tout 1/4 : Lucrèce, un Épicure version angoissé
Mentionné par Géraldine Mosna-Savoye et Julie Giovacchini tout au long de l'épisode comme un penseur du corps et de l'esprit, dont les théories médicales sont explorées.
"De la nature des choses" de Lucrèce, en vers et contre tout 2/4 : Rêve, sexe et mort : médecine corps et âme
Mentioned by Thea Metta Rocco as a book read by Boris Johnson during his holiday.
In a class, by themselves: pupils head back to school
