The nature of things

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 everythin...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Lucrecio Caro, Tito (-)
Otros Autores: Stallings, A. E. (Alicia Elsbeth), 1968-, Jenkyns, Richard
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Penguin 2007
Colección:Penguin classics
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:xxxi, 265 p. ; 20 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice
ISBN:9780140447965