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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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