Lucretius

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Definition

Proper noun A Roman philosopher and poet of the 1st century BC, full name Titus Lucretius Carus. He is the author of the epic philosophical poem De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things), which expounds the theories of Epicurean philosophy, including atomism and the pursuit of ataraxia (freedom from fear and anxiety).

Usage

The word "Lucretius" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, his work, or his ideas. - Lucretius is a primary source for understanding Epicurean thought in the Roman world. - The philosophical arguments presented by Lucretius were controversial in his time. - Scholars study Lucretius to understand ancient scientific and materialist views of the universe.

Advanced Usage
  • Lucretian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Lucretius or his philosophical ideas.
    • The poet's Lucretian view of the cosmos influenced later Renaissance thinkers.
Variants and Related Words
  • De Rerum Natura: The title of Lucretius's only known work, a six-book didactic poem.
  • Epicureanism: The school of philosophy to which Lucretius's work is a key testament.
  • Atomism: The theory, championed by Lucretius, that the universe is composed of indivisible particles and void.
Synonyms
  • Titus Lucretius Carus: The full Latin name of the philosopher.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • The Nature of Things: The common English translation of .
    • In The Nature of Things, Lucretius argues that fear of the gods is irrational.
  • Swerve of the atoms (): A key Lucretian concept explaining free will and atomic collision.
Noun
  1. Roman philosopher and poet; in a long didactic poem he tried to provide a scientific explanation of the universe (96-55 BC)

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