Titus Lucretius Carus

De Rerum Natura, Libri Sex (1675)

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Produktbeschreibung

De Rerum Natura, Libri Sex est opus magnum Titus Lucretii Carus, poetae et philosophi Romani, quod anno 55 a.C.n. scriptum est. Libri sex tractant de natura rerum et explicat atomisticam philosophiam Epicuream. In libro primo, Lucretius deorum existentiam negat et atomorum naturam explicat. In libris secundo et tertio, de mundi formatione et natura solis et lunae disputat. In libris quarto et quinto, de anima et de morte agit. In ultimo libro, de rerum natura in genere loquitur. Opus est notabile propter suam poesim et suam philosophiam, quae multos philosophos, inter quos Galilaeum et Newtonum, influentiam habuit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 496
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 711g
• ISBN-13: 9781104115531
• ISBN-10: 1104115530
• Artikelnr.: 26456230

Autorenporträt

Titus Lucretius Carus, a Roman poet and philosopher of the 1st century BC, is renowned for his epic poem De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things). This work explores Epicurean philosophy, focusing on atomism, the mind, and the natural world. Despite its influence, little is known about Lucretius's life, leaving his biography shrouded in mystery.Rediscovered in 1417 by Renaissance humanist Poggio Bracciolini, De rerum natura played a pivotal role in reviving atomistic thought. Its themes influenced Roman writers like Virgil and Horace, as well as later scientific and philosophical movements. The poem's rediscovery marked a turning point in the intellectual history of the Western world.Lucretius's challenge to superstition and emphasis on reason inspired Enlightenment thinkers and modern scientific perspectives. His poetic exploration of nature and existence remains deeply relevant today. Through his timeless work, Lucretius invites readers to reflect on the fundamental nature of reality.