Physics - The Nature Of The Universe

Epicurus' views of the nature of the universe are the foundation of every aspect of his philosophy. While many particulars have changed, Epicurus' overall assessment of the non-supernatural nature of the universe remains fully valid today.

Nothing From Nothing / Nothing To Nothing / Eternality of the Universe

This Physics forum addresses the reasoning behind the conclusion that there is no immortal soul. For the ethical implications of this conclusion, and how to think about this fact, see the Ethics forum.

This forum is for discussion of pure physics matters, including the role of the swerve in the formation of "worlds." For discussion of the swerve as it relates to "free will" please post in the Free Will forum located here: https://www.epicureanfriends.com/index.php?board/393-free-will-freedom-of-choice-within-limits-and-bounds-vs-determinism/

This forum will collect discussions of Epicurus' rejection of the use of various arguments associated mainly with Pythagorus and Plato (geometry and mathematical and "ideal forms") or Aristotle (essences) as the basis of an ordered universe created by a supernatural force.

Discussion of the Twelve Fundamental Observations About Nature (Physics) Which Are The Starting Point of Epicurean Philosophy.

Issues relating to modern research will appear throughout the other forums, but this subforum is specifically devoted to modern researchers whose work is relevant to modern scientific perspectives on physics -- and also human physiology.