Democritus - Wikipedia
WebDemocritus ( / dɪˈmɒkrɪtəs /, dim-OCK-rit-əs; Greek: Δημόκριτος, Dēmókritos, meaning "chosen of the people"; c. 460 – c. 370 BC) was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher from Abdera, primarily remembered today for his …
Democritus | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 4, 2024 · Democritus (born c. 460 bce —died c. 370) was an ancient Greek philosopher, a central figure in the development of philosophical atomism and of the atomic theory of the universe. Knowledge of Democritus’s life is largely limited to untrustworthy tradition. It seems that he was a wealthy citizen of Abdera, in Thrace; that he traveled widely ...
Democritus - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WebAug 15, 2004 · Democritus. First published Sun Aug 15, 2004; substantive revision Sat Jan 7, 2023. Democritus, known in antiquity as the ‘laughing philosopher’ because of his emphasis on the value of ‘cheerfulness,’ was one of the two founders of ancient atomist theory. He elaborated a system originated by his teacher Leucippus into a materialist ...
Democritus - World History Encyclopedia
WebMay 26, 2021 · Democritus (l. c. 460 - c. 370 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and younger contemporary of Socrates, born in Abdera (though other sources cite Miletus) who, with his teacher Leucippus (l. 5th century BCE), was the first to propose an atomic universe. Democritus claimed that everything is made of tiny uncuttable building blocks known as …
National Centre of Scientific Research "Demokritos" - Wikipedia
WebThe National Centre of Scientific Research "Demokritos" (NRCPS; Greek: Εθνικό Κέντρο Έρευνας Φυσικών Επιστημών (Ε.Κ.Ε.Φ.Ε.) "Δημόκριτος") is a research center in Greece, employing over 1,000 researchers, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel.
Democritus - Biography, Facts and Pictures - Famous Scientists
WebDemocritus, c. 460 – c. 370 BC. He believed that happiness is found in nobility of action – even if you are not yourself a good person, you can become good by imitating the actions of a good person – and in avoiding excessive self-indulgence: he disapproved of over-eating, drunkenness, and promiscuity. He authored a large number of books ...
Biography of Democritus, Greek Philosopher - ThoughtCo
WebOct 29, 2019 · Democritus of Abdera (ca. 460–361) was a pre-socratic Greek philosopher who traveled widely as a youth and developed a philosophy and some rather forward-looking ideas about how the universe worked. He was a …
Democritus summary | Britannica
WebDemocritus , (born c. 460—died c. 370 bc ), Greek philosopher. Though only a few fragments of his work survive, he was apparently the first to describe invisible “atoms” as the basis of all matter. His atoms—indestructible, indivisible, incompressible, uniform, and differing only in size, shape, and motion—anticipated with surprising ...
Democritus - Classics - Oxford Bibliographies
WebJun 25, 2013 · Democritus of Abdera ( c . 460– c . 360 BC) developed the atomist physical theory of Leucippus into a comprehensive philosophical system by pursuing its implications into such areas as epistemology and philosophy of mind. He also pursued topics in areas that had little to do with physics, including ethics, political philosophy, language and ...
Who was Democritus? | Britannica
WebThey write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher. He and his mentor, Leucippus, are widely regarded as the first atomists in the Grecian tradition. Although Democritus reportedly wrote over 70 treatises, only a few hundred fragments have survived.
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