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Exploring Epicurean philosophy, this epic poem and philosophical essay delves into the human role within a chance-driven universe. Composed in six books using dactylic hexameter, it notably omits the traditional Roman gods, instead invoking Venus as a symbol of sexual and reproductive power. Lucretius aims to enlighten Romans about a worldview that emphasizes natural phenomena over divine intervention, offering a profound reflection on existence and the nature of reality.
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On the Nature of Things, Titus Lucretius Carus
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- Released
- 2010
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Titus Lucretius Carus
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781616402778
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Textbooks, University Textbooks, Pedagogy, Philosophical Topics, Encyclopedia, Philosophy
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- 4.05 out of 5
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- Exploring Epicurean philosophy, this epic poem and philosophical essay delves into the human role within a chance-driven universe. Composed in six books using dactylic hexameter, it notably omits the traditional Roman gods, instead invoking Venus as a symbol of sexual and reproductive power. Lucretius aims to enlighten Romans about a worldview that emphasizes natural phenomena over divine intervention, offering a profound reflection on existence and the nature of reality.