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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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as a Roman poet and philosopher who wrote about atomic theory.


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as a source presenting atomism in an anti-religious context.


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when discussing Julius Caesar's reading habits during the Gallic Wars.

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when discussing the history of atomism and the shapes of things.

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in relation to Memmius and his connection to Epicureanism.

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in the discussion on death and the lack of fear of pre-natal non-existence.


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as a great poem taking up Epicurus' idea.


Melvyn Bragg

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Materialism
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in relation to Horace's ideas on contentment and the good life.


Ryan Holiday

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Discussed by the panel for his influence on Virgil's philosophical approach in the Georgics.

Virgil's Georgics
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in the context of the problem of evil and Epicurus's quote.

Stephen Meredith

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as the author of a majestic poem in six cantos.


Piergiorgio Odifreddi

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Mentioned as a work rediscovered during the Renaissance, impacting the understanding of the universe.

1.2 The Background of Early Modern Philosophy
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per la sua osservazione sull'asimmetria temporale riguardo alla morte, affrontata anche da Nagel.


Rick Dufer

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pour sa présentation de la philosophie épicurienne.

Zénon de Côme

Épisode 19 - Zénon de Côme - L'Épicurisme comme manière de vivre
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in relation to the philosophy of composting and the cyclical nature of the universe.

M.D. Usher

Professor M.D. Usher on Living in Accordance with Nature
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comme auteur du poème "De rerum natura", analysé tout au long de l'émission.


André Comte-Sponville

Géraldine Mosna-Savoye

"De la nature des choses" de Lucrèce, en vers et contre tout 1/4 : Lucrèce, un Épicure version angoissé
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, who quotes a passage from it regarding the origins of odors.


Jean-Pierre Brun

01 - La production des parfums dans l'Antiquité
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when discussing the reimagining of Lucretius's work in the 17th century.

Paul Lay

The case for Classics
Mencionado por el orador al hablar de la filosofía de la muerte.

Tag de la filosofía - la muerte
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in relation to his quote on the nature of things, which is also quoted by David Hume.

Stephen Meredith

Disease and the Problem of Evil | Prof. Stephen Meredith