Three Studies in Epicurean Cosmology

F.A. Bakker

Three Studies in Epicurean Cosmology

F.A. Bakker

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This dissertation consists of three studies dealing with various aspects of Epicurean cosmology. The first study discusses the Epicurean practice of explaining astronomical and meteorological phenomena by multiple alternative theories. The second study compares the meteorological accounts of Epicurus and Lucretius with other ancient meteorologies as regards the scope and order of their subject matter. The third one examines the claim that Epicurus and Lucretius held the earth to be flat.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Utrecht University
Supervisors/Advisors	Algra, Keimpe, Primary supervisor
Award date	17 Nov 2010
Publisher	Utrecht University
Print ISBNs	978-90-393-5456-8
Publication status	Published - 17 Nov 2010

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