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HoP 055 - The Constant Gardener - Epicurus and his Principles

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Aristotle's Disagreement With Epicurus

Aristotle's conception of body allows it to be rather fluid, so that it can shift around. Epicurus assumes that all body must be equally solid and resistant like void. To prevent this absurd consequence, Epicurus embraces atomism. But this is going to be an improved atomism, which benefits from being able to respond to anti-atomist criticisms.

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