De Rerum Natura Libri Sex; Volume 1

<p><i>De Rerum Natura</i> (On the Nature of Things) is a first-century BC didactic poem by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius. Presented in six books the poem explores Epicurean philosophy encompassing atomism materialism and the nature of the universe. This edition edited by Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro presents the original Latin text alongside extensive notes and commentary.</p> <p>Lucretius aimed to explain Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience arguing against superstition and divine intervention in favor of a rational understanding of the natural world. De Rerum Natura is celebrated for its poetic beauty as well as its philosophical insights offering a comprehensive account of Epicurean physics ethics and epistemology. Munro's edition remains a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in classical literature philosophy and the history of science.</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>