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Episode 45: The Uncuttables (Lucretius' On the Nature of Things and Epicureanism)

Literature and History

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Origins of Atomic Theory

This chapter explores the evolution of atomic theory in classical philosophy, highlighting the contributions of key figures like Anaximenes, Parmenides, and Democritus. It also emphasizes the influence of Epicurean thought in shaping philosophical discourse around the nature of matter and its implications on societal beliefs.

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