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Lucretius : Poet and Epicurean
By: May, Philip De (Author).
Cambridge University Press. Published: 00/02/2011. Audience Guide: A / AS level.
Paperback. Sourced from U.S.A.
A series of texts in Classical Civilisation, encompassing literary, historical and philosophical subjects. What is the world made of? How can we be happy? What happens after death? Drawing on the philosophical teachings of Epicurus, Lucretius seeks to answer these and other big questions in his masterful poem 'On the nature of things'. This book offers a selection of key passages from the poem. In addition it gives students insight into its artistic inventiveness, provides a cultural and historical frame of reference, and offers access to the Epicurean philosophy underlying the poem. Item Details
ISBN10/13: 0521721563/9780521721561
TITLE: Lucretius
CONTRIBUTORS: May, Philip De (Author)
IMPRINT: Cambridge University Press
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
PUBLICATION DATE: 00/02/2011
SUBJECT: Philosophy, Ancient To Medieval
DIMENSIONS (Width x Height): 190mm x 247mm (Spine: 9mm)
PAGES: 160
AUDIENCE GUIDE: A / AS level
ILLUSTRATIONS: Illustrations (some col.)
CONTENTS: Preface; Introduction; 1. The existence of atoms and void; 2. Atomic motion, shape and properties; 3. The nature of the spirit and mind; 4. The processes of sensation and thought; 5. Our world, the origins of life and civilisation; 6. Phenomena of our world explained; Recommended reading; Glossary of people; Index.
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