Democriti Abderitae Operum Fragmenta (1843) - Paperback

by Democritus (Author), Friedrich Wilhelm August Mullach (Author)

Democriti Abderitae Operum Fragmenta is a book that contains the surviving fragments of the works of Democritus, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Abdera. The book was compiled and published in 1843 by the German philosopher and classicist Hermann Diels.Democritus was known for his atomic theory, which postulated that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. He also believed that the universe was infinite and eternal, and that reality was composed of an infinite number of atoms in constant motion.The fragments in this book cover a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, and natural philosophy. They provide insight into Democritus' philosophical ideas and his approach to understanding the world around him.Despite the fact that many of Democritus' works have been lost over time, the fragments in this book have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries. They continue to be a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Greek philosophy and the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.