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Epicurus, Greek Philosopher

Etching of a statue of the small bust of Epicurus, in bronze. The Statue is found in volumes of Herculaneum from 1793-1809. Greek philosopher Epicurus (c.341-270 BC), extended the idea (due to Democritus) that matter consists of atoms, differing in size and shape. In 305 BC, Epicurus established a successful school of philosophy in Athens, where he lived. He is said to have written over 300 scholarly volumes on varied subjects, but only fragments of his work survived.
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Epicurus, Greek Philosopher
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Etching of a statue of the small bust of Epicurus, in bronze. The Statue is found in volumes of Herculaneum from 1793-1809. Greek philosopher Epicurus (c.341-270 BC), extended the idea (due to Democritus) that matter consists of atoms, differing in size and shape. In 305 BC, Epicurus established a successful school of philosophy in Athens, where he lived. He is said to have written over 300 scholarly volumes on varied subjects, but only fragments of his work survived.
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3144 x 4151 px | 37.3 MB
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26.6 x 35.1 cm | 10.5 x 13.8 in (300 dpi)
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