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Democritus

Pre-Socratic philosopher whose atomist theory is discussed in relation to materialism.

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Also known as Democritus

First appearance: selections from the principles of philosophy

Democritus shows up with force in CCII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His corpuscular philosophy is discussed and critiqued for assuming indivisible atoms, vacuum, and inherent gravity.
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See Democritus in selections from the principles of philosophy