On the Nature of Things
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jpg.store“On the Nature of Things” (De Rerum Natura) by Titus Lucretius Carus is a seminal work of ancient Roman literature and philosophy, written in the 1st century BCE. This epic poem, composed in six books, aims to explain the physical world through the lens of Epicurean philosophy, which Lucretius ardently followed.
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Lucretius explores a variety of topics in “On the Nature of Things,” including the nature of the universe, the development of life, the workings of the human mind, and the pursuit of happiness. He employs poetic language to convey complex scientific and philosophical ideas, making them accessible and engaging. He emphasizes the importance of reason and observation in his work, advocating for a materialistic view of the world where natural laws explain everything without invoking the supernatural.
“On the Nature of Things” profoundly influenced later scientific and philosophical thought, contributing to the development of atomism and the rejection of superstition. Lucretius’s efforts to reconcile poetry with philosophy not only provide insight into the beliefs of his time but also offer timeless reflections on the nature of existence and human experience.
Numbered eBooks: 157
Number of Unique Covers: 16
Number of 1:1 Covers: 10
The Epicurean Mentality
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eBook Numbers 108 - 156
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Creation of the World
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eBook Numbers 74 - 107
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Dust to Dust
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eBook Numbers 49 - 73
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Natural Selection
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eBook Numbers 30 - 48
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Cosmic Evolution
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eBook Numbers 17 - 29
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The Seeds of Phenomena
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eBook Numbers 10 - 16
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The Nature of the Soul
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Morality and Decay
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The Epicurean Atom
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The Tempest
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
Series : Monday Meditations 2.0
First Publication Date : 1st C. BCE
Author : Titus Lucretius Carus
Genres: Classics, Epic Poem, Literature, Philosophy
Language : English
Word Count : 50,000
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : f855808ad9cb997ea18e4bc74d6ff850d98a12ab9705baf147937c7e
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