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Overview"Very little is known about the Roman poet and philosopher Titus Lucretius Carus. His birth and death dates are based off of cross-referencing works that mention him, and pieces of evidence derived from his writing, and are believed to be circa 99 BC-54 BC. ""On the Nature of Things"" is Lucretius's only known work. The goal of the text is to explain Epicurean philosophy to the Roman people. It is addressed to Gaius Memmius, a praetor and patron of Lucretius. Presented in this work is an argument for atomism, the assertion that it is not the Gods that are responsible for the happenings of the world, but rather atoms and voids. Lucretius also argues that death is simply the dissipation of the human mind, and that it is not something we should fear. ""On the Nature of Things"" is a detailed articulation of ancient thought-provoking debates which are still relevant today. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the verse translation of William Ellery Leonard." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lucretius , William Ellery LeonardPublisher: Digireads.com Imprint: Digireads.com Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781420975512ISBN 10: 142097551 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 13 September 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |