Epicureanism at the origins of modernity
Wilson, Catherine, 1951-
Epicureanism at the origins of modernity [electronic resource] / Catherine Wilson. - Oxford : Clarendon, 2008. - 1 online resource (x, 304 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This engaging and richly documented book examines the Scientific Revolution and the formation of the canon of early modern philosophy in light of the rediscovery and reworking of the materialistic philosophy of the ancient atomists, Epicurus and Lucretius.
9780191716492 (ebook) : No price
Epicureans (Greek philosophy)
Atomism.
Materialism.
Mechanism (Philosophy)
Philosophy, Modern.
B512
187
Epicureanism at the origins of modernity [electronic resource] / Catherine Wilson. - Oxford : Clarendon, 2008. - 1 online resource (x, 304 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This engaging and richly documented book examines the Scientific Revolution and the formation of the canon of early modern philosophy in light of the rediscovery and reworking of the materialistic philosophy of the ancient atomists, Epicurus and Lucretius.
9780191716492 (ebook) : No price
Epicureans (Greek philosophy)
Atomism.
Materialism.
Mechanism (Philosophy)
Philosophy, Modern.
B512
187