De La Nature

<p><i>De Rerum Natura</i> (<i>De la Nature</i>) by Lucretius is presented here in a new French translation. This epic poem elucidates the principles of Epicurean philosophy particularly its atomistic physics and its ethical teachings aimed at relieving human anxiety. Lucretius passionately argues against superstition and fear of the gods advocating for a rational understanding of the natural world.</p><p>The poem's enduring value lies in its elegant synthesis of scientific and philosophical thought offering a comprehensive vision of reality rooted in materialism and empiricism. This translation makes Lucretius's profound insights accessible to a modern French-speaking audience inviting readers to contemplate the nature of existence and the pursuit of happiness.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>