Titi Lvcreti Cari De Rervm Natvra Libri Sex: Edited With Prolegomena, Critical Apparatus, Translation, And Commentary. Vol I
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Cyril Bailey
Binding: Hardback
Published: OXFORD AT THE CLARENDON PRESS, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work presents the foundational Epicurean philosophy, meticulously detailing the atomic structure of the universe and the principles governing human existence. It argues for a materialist worldview, illustrating how natural phenomena, rather than divine intervention, shape the cosmos and human fate. C. Bailey's authoritative edition of De Rerum Natura uncovers the profound insights of Lucretius, offering a comprehensive understanding of ancient thought. The text chronicles the poet's eloquent exposition on the nature of the soul, the fear of death, and the pursuit of tranquility through reason. This scholarly volume instructs readers in the enduring relevance of classical philosophy, providing an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of ancient literature and thought.
Author: Cyril Bailey
Binding: Hardback
Published: OXFORD AT THE CLARENDON PRESS, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work presents the foundational Epicurean philosophy, meticulously detailing the atomic structure of the universe and the principles governing human existence. It argues for a materialist worldview, illustrating how natural phenomena, rather than divine intervention, shape the cosmos and human fate. C. Bailey's authoritative edition of De Rerum Natura uncovers the profound insights of Lucretius, offering a comprehensive understanding of ancient thought. The text chronicles the poet's eloquent exposition on the nature of the soul, the fear of death, and the pursuit of tranquility through reason. This scholarly volume instructs readers in the enduring relevance of classical philosophy, providing an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of ancient literature and thought.