The Nature of Things [electronic resource]
Lucretius2007
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Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical
treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral
fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since
the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the
mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can
live in peace of mind and happiness. He bases this on the atomic theory
expounded by the Greek philosopher Epicurus, and continues with an examination
of sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology, all of these subjects
made more attractive by the poetry with which he illustrates them.
Main title:
The Nature of Things [electronic resource] / Lucretius
Author:
Lucretius, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2007
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (304 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780141915371
Language:
English
BRN:
438636
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |