Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) lived ca. 99–ca. 55 BCE, but the details of his career are unknown. He is the author of the great didactic poem in hexameters, De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things). In six books compounded of solid reasoning, brilliant imagination, and noble poetry, he expounds the scientific theories of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, with the aim of dispelling fear of the gods and fear of death and so enabling man to attain peace of mind and happiness.
Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus) lived ca. 99-ca. 55 BCE, but the details of his career are unknown. He is the author of the great didactic poem in hexameters, "De Rerum Natura" ("On the Nature of Things"). In six books compounded of solid reasoning, brilliant imagination, and noble poetry, he expounds the scientific theories of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, with the aim of dispelling fear of the gods and fear of death and so enabling man to attain peace of mind and happiness. In Book 1 he establishes the general principles of the atomic system, refutes the views of rival physicists, and proves the infinity of the universe and of its two ultimate constituents, matter and void. In Book 2 he explains atomic movement, the variety of atomic shapes, and argues that the atoms lack colour, sensation, and other secondary qualities. In Book 3 he expounds the nature and composition of mind and spirit, proves their mortality, and argues that there is nothing to fear in death. Book 4 explains the nature of sensation and thought, and ends with an impressive account of sexual love. Book 5 describes the nature and formation of our world, astronomical phenomena, the beginnings of life on earth, and the development of civilization. In Book 6 the poet explains various atmospheric and terrestrial phenomena, including thunder, lightning, earthquakes, volcanoes, the magnet, and plagues. The work is distinguished by the fervour and poetry of the author.
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Lucretius的這本書是整個freshman學年唯一一本從拉丁語翻譯過來,並成書於羅馬時期的reading,在整個古希臘的世界中很特彆。將它的位置提前,大概有兩個原因,一個是要和lab science中的atom theory相聯係,另一個是探討nature到底是什麼,讀Socrates和Plato,再讀Lucretius,...
評分Lucretius的這本書是整個freshman學年唯一一本從拉丁語翻譯過來,並成書於羅馬時期的reading,在整個古希臘的世界中很特彆。將它的位置提前,大概有兩個原因,一個是要和lab science中的atom theory相聯係,另一個是探討nature到底是什麼,讀Socrates和Plato,再讀Lucretius,...
評分Lucretius的這本書是整個freshman學年唯一一本從拉丁語翻譯過來,並成書於羅馬時期的reading,在整個古希臘的世界中很特彆。將它的位置提前,大概有兩個原因,一個是要和lab science中的atom theory相聯係,另一個是探討nature到底是什麼,讀Socrates和Plato,再讀Lucretius,...
評分Lucretius' Atomist theory against men's fear of death contains the following main argument: 1. The universe which has no border consists of void and ultimate particles which compose objects; 2. Changes imply destruction; 3. Soul, the combination of mind an...
評分1. 生前死後的“對稱”與“非對稱” 死後的狀態(而非死亡本身)是否會傷害一個人?盧剋萊修的答案是否定的,他運用“對稱性論證”的方式(Symmetry Argument)證明瞭他的觀點。他將無窮盡的時間看做一條直綫,人的一生是這直綫上的一小段,甚至是一個點,這樣人的生前與死後就...
圖書標籤: 哲學 Lucretius 詩歌 古典學 英文 科學 拉丁語 古羅馬
用原子論解釋世界萬物,完全架空瞭神,取而代之的是科學理性精神的開端。讀過《舊約》後讀此書,神清氣爽。雖然有牽強的論證,但很多結論即使以現代的眼光,也是“正確”的。
評分用原子論解釋世界萬物,完全架空瞭神,取而代之的是科學理性精神的開端。讀過《舊約》後讀此書,神清氣爽。雖然有牽強的論證,但很多結論即使以現代的眼光,也是“正確”的。
評分萬物有靈且美
評分寫論文還是用拉丁對照版好用
評分本學期難得覺得沒有成為負擔的一本指定書目,看看人傢的自然哲學寫得多麼生動有趣,這纔是自然的本來樣貌啊
On the Nature of Things 2025 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載