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Democritus | | Birth Date: |
460 B.C. | | Death Date: |
370 B.C. | | Place of Birth: |
Abdera, Greece | | Nationality: |
Greek | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
natural philosopher |
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 Biography of Democritus
1,076 words, approx. 4 pages
 The Greek natural philosopher Democritus (460-370 BC) promulgated the atomic theory, which asserted that the universe is composed of two elements: the atoms and the void in which they exist and move. Democritus was born in Abdera, the leading Greek... summary from source:
 Biography of Democritus
425 words, approx. 1 pages
Atomic theory and the concept of atoms was well known among the ancient Greeks. The most highly developed theory was that of Democritus of Abdera. Democritus was probably born about 460 b.c. and died about 370 b.c. He is reputed to have written more... summary from source:
 Biography of Democritus of Abdera
383 words, approx. 1 pages
Democritus of Abdera is best known for his atomic theory of the universe, but also made significant contributions to the study of geometry. Not much is known of his life, but rather extensive knowledge remains about his philosophies. He wrote a large...
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 Democritus Quotes
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Democritus (~ 460 BC - 370 BC ) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher. Unsourced I would rather discover a single cause than become king of the Persians. By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich. Disease occurs in a household, or in a life,...
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616 words, approx. 2 pagesc. 460-c. 370 B.C. Greek Philosopher Democritus embraced the atomism of Leucippus and worked out its detailed application. His atomic theory was the basis for Epicurean philosophy and all later ancient materialistic schools of thought. Democritus was... summary from source:
Democritus Summary
90 words, approx. 1 pagesc. 460-c. 370 B.C. Greek philosopher, best known for his atomic theory, who also contributed to the study of geometry. It was Democritus who first stated that the volume of a cone is one-third that of a cylinder with the same base and height, and that... summary from source:
 Democritus
68 words, approx. 1 pages(born &circa; 460—died &circa; 370 &BC;) Greek philosopher. Though only a few fragments of his work survive, he was apparently the first to describe invisible “atoms” as the basis of all matter. His atoms—indestructible,... summary from source:
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Democritus (Greek: Δημόκριτος) was a pre-Socratic Greek materialist philosopher (born at Abdera in Thrace ca. 460 BCE - died ca 370 BCE).[1][2] Democritus was a student of Leucippus and co-originator of the belief that all matter is made...
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Critical Essay by Charles H. Kahn
13,408 words, approx. 45 pages
 In the following essay, Kahn explores Democritus's texts as a source for moral psychology and ethics in the time of Socrates.
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Critical Essay by Michael Nill
12,848 words, approx. 43 pages
In the following excerpt, Nill examines Democritus's moral theory, particularly concerning pleasure and the ability of an individual to attain an ideal state.
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The essay is about the life and times of Democritus. An ancient mathematician and philosopher who came up with Atomism.
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