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THE ATOMIC THEORY 2000 YEARS AGO; Philosophy of Lucretius Expounded in Scholarly Work by Dr. Masson -- A Nietzsche of the Ancients.

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The Man Who Predicted Atomic Theory and Evolution Before the Common Era: Was the Philosopher Lucretius a 'Time Traveler'?

The common sense of science that we learn in school today. The world is made of invisible, smallest units called 'atoms' ...
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‘Poet Laureate of Atoms’ - Washington Examiner

Evolution, atomic theory–none of this may sound like the stuff of gripping poetry. But in Lucretius’ hands the topics are compelling. Partly it’s to do with the charisma of his voice: He addresses you ...
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David Nightingale: Lucretius, Philosopher

This essay is about Titus Lucretius Carus, a Roman, who was born around 99 BC. He is known for a long poem “De Rerum Natura” -- “on natural things” -- or on natural philosophy. Lucretius' poem is in ...