On The Nature Of Things
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Lucretius; Translated by Sir Ronald Melville. Introduction and Notes by Don and Peta Fowler. Preface by A. C. Grayling. Frontispiece by Simon Brett.
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 2003
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase
Lucretius's "On the Nature of Things" is a foundational work of didactic poetry and philosophical treatise from ancient Rome. This epic poem meticulously details the Epicurean philosophy, presenting a materialist view of the universe where everything is composed of atoms and void. It argues against superstition and fear of death, advocating for a life guided by reason and the pursuit of tranquility. The text covers a vast array of topics, including the origins of the cosmos, the nature of the soul, the development of human society, and the causes of natural phenomena. It remains a profound and influential text for its scientific insights and its eloquent articulation of Epicurean thought.
Author: Lucretius; Translated by Sir Ronald Melville. Introduction and Notes by Don and Peta Fowler. Preface by A. C. Grayling. Frontispiece by Simon Brett.
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 2003
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase
Lucretius's "On the Nature of Things" is a foundational work of didactic poetry and philosophical treatise from ancient Rome. This epic poem meticulously details the Epicurean philosophy, presenting a materialist view of the universe where everything is composed of atoms and void. It argues against superstition and fear of death, advocating for a life guided by reason and the pursuit of tranquility. The text covers a vast array of topics, including the origins of the cosmos, the nature of the soul, the development of human society, and the causes of natural phenomena. It remains a profound and influential text for its scientific insights and its eloquent articulation of Epicurean thought.