Lucretius

Lucretius is a book written by Charles M. Bakewell that provides a comprehensive overview of the life, work, and philosophy of the ancient Roman poet and philosopher, Lucretius. Bakewell delves into the historical context of Lucretius' time, exploring the political and social climate of Rome during the first century BCE. He also examines Lucretius' most famous work, De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things), which is a poem that explores the nature of the universe, human existence, and the role of the gods. Bakewell provides a detailed analysis of the philosophical concepts and ideas presented in De Rerum Natura, including Lucretius' views on atomism, determinism, and the nature of the soul. Additionally, Bakewell discusses the influence that Lucretius had on later philosophers and thinkers, including the Enlightenment philosopher, Voltaire. Overall, Lucretius is a fascinating exploration of the life and ideas of one of the most important figures in ancient Roman philosophy and literature.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Source Book in Ancient Philosophy, by Charles M. Bakewell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101479.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.