In the following excerpt, McKirahan explicates passages concerning atomic theory by Democritus and ancient Greek commentators.

In the following essay, Kahn explores Democritus's texts as a source for moral psychology and ethics in the time of Socrates.

In the following excerpt, Nill examines Democritus's moral theory, particularly concerning pleasure and the ability of an individual to attain an ideal state.

In the following excerpt, Havelock examines Democritus's political statements and concludes that he was satisfied to leave some problems unsolved.

In the following essay, Chalmers attempts to eliminate contradictions concerning the weight of atoms in Democritus's theory by making fine distinctions in particular definitions.

In the following essay, Barbour explores the influence of Democritus on Francis Bacon's essay on Prometheus.

In the following excerpt, Brumbaugh summarizes Democritus's atomist philosophy, considers some criticisms of it, and relates it to the development of Greek mechanical devices.

In the following essay, Oldershaw explains the methodology that enabled Democritus to achieve extraordinary results considering the unavailability of all but the most rudimentary form of mathematics.

In the following excerpt, Hussey summarizes the atomistic theory and explains in what ways it was revolutionary.

In the following excerpt, Barnes discusses Democritus's skepticism regarding humankind's ability to know anything with certainty.

In the following excerpt, Taylor examines Democritus's ideas on the gods and religion.

In the following essay, Godfrey explains a modern argument concerning the mathematical indivisibility of atoms and compares it to Greek thought on the subject.

In the following essay, Hall answers moral arguments against modern science that parallel objections made against atomism in the time of Democritus.