With the passion of a true poet, Titus Lucretius Carus (ca. 99-55 B.C.E.) expounds the most coherent and eloquent system of materialism surviving from the ancient world. Developing the atomic theory of his master, Epicurus, Lucretius discusses the motion of atoms, natural phenomena, sensation, free will, and the soul's relation to the body. Most importantly, Lucretius sees his teaching as a bulwark against religious fears and prejudices. Since death is final, humankind need not fear everlasting torture and punishment.
Walter Englert is the Omar and Althea Hoskins Professor of Classical Studies at Reed College in Oregon. He earned his PhD at Stanford University, and has published on aspects of Epicureanism, Stoicism and Roman Philosophy.
Lucretius' Atomist theory against men's fear of death contains the following main argument: 1. The universe which has no border consists of void and ultimate particles which compose objects; 2. Changes imply destruction; 3. Soul, the combination of mind an...
评分 评分 评分Lucretius' Atomist theory against men's fear of death contains the following main argument: 1. The universe which has no border consists of void and ultimate particles which compose objects; 2. Changes imply destruction; 3. Soul, the combination of mind an...
评分我手中的版本是1986年6月第2版,1997年10月第7次印刷。印刷错误有:第241页第十二行:“者或”应为“或者”;第229页注释②倒数第二行:“精测”应为“猜测”;第319页第二行:“毛葺葺”应为“毛茸茸”;第368页第9行:“黑越越”应为“黑魆魆”。 据罗素讲,卢克...
classical approach to the fundamental questions of the world!GREAT !
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评分读了,不太有感觉,但经过seminar会有些新的认识。
评分classical approach to the fundamental questions of the world!GREAT !
评分classical approach to the fundamental questions of the world!GREAT !
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