Lucretius offers his readers a complete guide to happiness and a total tour of the universe. The poem is the fullest extant statement of the physical theory of the greek philosopher epicurus. Titus lucretius carus was probably born in the early first century b. The wool used is a blend of french and european merino which is produced in the most ecological way with concern for both the well being of the sheep and the environment. It also alludes to his ethical and logical doctrines. The importance of lucretius lucretius brings together the worlds of poetry and philosophy his poetry makes a philosophical argument. The poem, written in some 7,400 dactylic hexameters, is divided into six untitled books, and explores epicurean physics through poetic. In all likelihood lucretius conveyed his masters teachings with faithful orthodoxy. The title of lucretiuss work translates that of the chief work of epicurus, peri physeos on nature. On the nature of things is a firstcentury bc didactic poem by the roman poet and philosopher lucretius c.
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In it, he set out to explicate the universe, embracing and refuting ideas of the great greek philosophers. On the nature of the universe is a didactic epic poem. Take good care of yourself and see you soon for better days. How does lucretius explain book 4 in on the nature of the. This book draws on the latest research into the text and interpretation of lucretius. Philosophy like science is born in poetry and remains rooted in it. The poem explores lucretius belief about the gods, humanity, the senses, the world, and the universe, all through the philosophical framework of epicurus. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Mathematical and scientific and miscalculations in.
Even a few selections from his poetry reveal the radical freethinker at his very best. This sumptuous account of a secular cosmos argues that the soul is mortal, that pleasure is the object of life, and that humanity has free will, among other ideas. As an epic, it begins with an invocation to the muse, in this case, venus. The yarn is woollen spun meaning it is light and airy, great for knitting everyday sweaters.
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