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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.

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Mentioned in 13 episodes

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Nick Kokonas
as a Roman poet and philosopher who wrote about atomic theory.
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Stephen West
as a source presenting atomism in an anti-religious context.
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Episode #001 ... Presocratic Philosophy - Ionian
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Alex Petkus
when discussing Julius Caesar's reading habits during the Gallic Wars.
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108 - Caesar 2: Law and Nature
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Julian Barbour
when discussing the history of atomism and the shapes of things.
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Alex Petkus
in relation to Memmius and his connection to Epicureanism.
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106 - The New Indiana Jones - w/ Dr. Brent Seales
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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
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Stephen Meredith
in the context of the problem of evil and Epicurus's quote.
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Discussed by the panel for his influence on Virgil's philosophical approach in the Georgics.
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Ryan Holiday
in relation to Horace's ideas on contentment and the good life.
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Piergiorgio Odifreddi
as the author of a majestic poem in six cantos.
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Mentioned as a work rediscovered during the Renaissance, impacting the understanding of the universe.
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Zénon de Côme
pour sa présentation de la philosophie épicurienne.
Épisode 19 - Zénon de Côme - L'Épicurisme comme manière de vivre
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Rick Dufer
per la sua osservazione sull'asimmetria temporale riguardo alla morte, affrontata anche da Nagel.
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Jean-Pierre Brun
, who quotes a passage from it regarding the origins of odors.
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Alexander Roose
als een belangrijke inspiratiebron voor Montaigne.
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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
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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
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Guillaume Erner
en introduction de l'émission.
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Géraldine Mosna-Savoye
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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.
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