Titus Lucretius Carus Libros

La vida de Lucrecio se desenvolvio en la primera mitad del siglo I a.C. Se discuten las fechas exactas de su nacimiento y muerte, asi como las circunstancias de su vida. De la naturaleza de las cosas es el unico ejemplo de epica cientifica que nos ha llegado de la Antiguedad. Nada escapa al afan unificador y explicativo del poeta: los "accidentes" de los cuerpos, los sentidos, las tempestades, el magnetismo, la muerte y el amor, y hasta los suenos. El genio del autor y la riqueza de la doctrina convirtieron una obra filosofica en uno de los mas bellos poemas en lengua latina.

A completely revised and considerably enlarged edition of this best-selling edition of Lucretius' account of why death does not matter.

Exploring the philosophy of Epicureanism, this collection features six essential works that delve into the pursuit of pleasure, the nature of the universe, and the contrast between Stoicism and Epicurean thought. Key texts include Epicurus's letters and doctrines, Cicero's examination of good and evil, Lucretius's insights on nature, and essays by Temple and Hicks that further illuminate Epicurean beliefs. Together, these writings provide a comprehensive understanding of Epicurean philosophy and its significance in the broader context of ancient thought.

Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in peace of mind and happiness. He bases this on the atomic theory expounded by the Greek philosopher Epicurus, and continues with an examination of sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology, all of these subjects made more attractive by the poetry with which he illustrates them.

An epic poetic work by Lucretius discussing the laws of nature and the universe, inspired by the philosophy of Epicurus.

This celebrated poem by Titus Lucretius Carus is considered one of the greatest works of epic poetry. Covering a wide range of topics including science, philosophy, and religion, this poem is a must-read for anyone interested in the classics. This edition features an introduction by John Mason Good and a new translation of the original Latin.