The different kinds of atoms are many, but not infinite.Ġ6 - Book 2, pt 3 - Compound bodies contain atoms of different figures. Properties of the atoms: atoms are constantly in motion, and tend to move downwards. Properties of the atoms: weight, combination, swiftness.Ġ5 - Book 2, pt 2 - Attack on those who refuse the theories of Epicurus. Praise of philosophy.Ġ4 - Book 2, pt 1 - Praise of philosophy. The universe is boundless, limitless and has no center. Attack on the theory of Empedocles.Ġ3 - Book 1, pt 3 - Attack on the theory of Anaxagoras. The theory of the atom.Ġ2 - Book I, pt 2 - Time doesn’t have a real existence. Genre(s): Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), Poetry, AncientĠ0 - Preface and Remarks on the life and poem of LucretiusĠ1 - Book I, pt 1 - Invocation and Dedication of the poem. With no harm to his philosophical scope, the author composed a didactic poem of epic flavor, of which the imagery and style are highly praised. Among digressions about the importance of philosophy in men's life and praises of Epicurus, Lucretius created a solid treatise on the atomic theory, the falseness of religion and many kinds of natural phenomena. Written in the first century b.C., On the Nature of Things (in Latin, De Rerum Natura) is a poem in six books that aims at explaining the Epicurean philosophy to the Roman audience. Translated by John Selby Watson (1804 - 1844) (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)įor further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording.įor more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit cover art Download CD case insert On the Nature of Things (Watson translation) And above all, Lucretius is interested in his fellow human beings, who though fearful, are also the curious observers of everything around them. But the philosophic materialism of Lucretius does not impair his awestruck delight in the spectacle of the heavens, in the play of dust motes in a beam of light, in the sight of molten metals, or of the fierce breed of lions, or of horses surging from a starting gate. The universe is governed by the laws of matter and energy. Lucretius enjoins us to shun superstitious fears and religious rituals. The work, a didactic poem expounding the teachings of Epicurus, often rises to sublime and lyrical heights. 99-55 BC), the author of "De Rerum Natura" or "On the Nature of Things," was a Roman poet and philosopher. LibriVox recording of On the Nature of Things (Munro translation) by Titus Lucretius Carus.
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