Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity

Contributor(s): Wilson, Catherine (Author)

ISBN: 9780199595556

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Pub Date: December 30, 2010

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.70" H x 9.20" L x 6.10" W ( 1.05 lbs) 318 pages

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Description: 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. It is written equally for philosophers and historians.

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