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  • The Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    Translated by A. E. Stallings ...
    Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • On the Nature of Things

    De Rerum Natura (Premium Ebook)

    by Lucretius ...
    "Nothing can be produced from nothing"Lucretius was the first writer known to introduce Roman readers to Epicurean philosophy. De Rerum Natura, written in some 7,400 dactylic hexameters, is divided into six untitled books, and explores Epicurean physics through richly poetic language and metaphors. Lucretius presents the principles of atomism, the nature of the mind and soul, explanations of ... Read more

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  • On the Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    Translated by Frank O. Copley ...
    Reissued to accompany Stephen Greenblatt's The Swerve: the epic poem that changed the course of human thought forever.This great poem stands with Virgil's Aeneid as one of the vital and enduring achievements of Latin literature. Lost for more than a thousand years, its return to circulation in 1417 reintroduced dangerous ideas about the nature and meaning of existence and helped shape the modern ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

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  • On the Nature of Things

    Lucretius' Epic on Science, Philosophy, and the Cosmos

    by Lucretius ...
    Translated by Tim Zengerink ...
    What if you could uncover the secrets of the universe, explore the foundations of science and philosophy, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world?On the Nature of Things: Lucretius' Epic on Science, Philosophy, and the Cosmos brings you Lucretius' timeless masterpiece, thoughtfully modernized and adapted for today's readers.Written in poetic form over two thousand years ago, On the ... Read more

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  • On the Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    "On the Nature of Things" is a first-century BC long didactic poem written in Latin as "De rerum natura" by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius that sets forth the physical theory of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Epicurus taught that the world could be understood by reason and that religion only arouses unnecessary fear. Lucretius denounced popular beliefs in deities and supernatural ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • On the Nature of Things

    by Titus Lucretius Carus ...
    Translated by William Ellery Leonard ...
    On the Nature of Things by Titus Lucretius Carus. De rerum natura; classical poetry libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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  • Of the Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    "De Rerum Natura" (On the Nature of Things) is a didactic epic poem written by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius in the 1st century BC. The poem is written in hexameter verse and explores the philosophy of Epicureanism, which emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the ultimate goals of life.The poem is divided into six books and covers a wide range of topics, ... Read more

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  • Of the Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things) is a first-century BC didactic poem by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius (c. 99 BC – c. 55 BC) with the goal of explaining Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. The poem, written in some 7,400 dactylic hexameters, is divided into six untitled books, and explores Epicurean physics through richly poetic language and metaphors. ... Read more

    $8.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Stoic Six Pack 3

    The Epicureans

    by Epicurus, Cicero, Lucretius ...
    “It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself.”-EpicurusFounded in the fourth century BC, Epicureanism was the main alternative philosophy to its popular rival Stoicism. Based upon the teachings of Greek philosopher Epicurus, the philosophy propounded an ethic of individual pleasure as the sole or chief good in life. Epicurus advocated living in ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD

  • How to Face the End of the World

    An Ancient Guide for Apocalyptic Times

    by Lucretius, Seneca, Christopher Star ...
    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    A grimly entertaining anthology of ancient Greek and Roman writings about how to fearlessly prepare for the end of the world and other disastersA remarkable percentage of people believe we are living in the end times, according to pollsters. Between the climate crisis, nuclear weapons, AI, and other existential threats, it’s easy to see why. How should we think about the apocalypse? How can we ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

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  • Of the Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    Classic work of philosophy, in English translation. Titus Lucretius Carus (ca. 99 BC – ca. 55 BC) was a Roman poet and philosopher. His only known work is an epic philosophical poem laying out the beliefs of Epicureanism, De rerum natura, translated into English as On the Nature of Things or "On the Nature of the Universe". ... Read more

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  • On the Nature of Things

    by Titus Lucretius ...
    De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things) is a first-century BC didacticpoem by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius (c. 99 BC – c. 55 BC) with the goal of explaining Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. The poem, written in some 7 400 dactylic hexameters, is divided into six untitled books, and explores Epicurean physics through poetic language and metaphors. Namely, Lucretius explores ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus