Physics - General Discussion

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.

    2. References to Epicurus' Attitude Toward The "Place of the Sciences And Liberal Arts" 63

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    2. Using the Phrase "Nothing Exists Except Atoms and Void"

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      • March 12, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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      • March 12, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    2. Use and Misuse of "Images" and "Fantastic Impressions"

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      • March 14, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    2. Beginning of the Universe

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      • June 17, 2019 at 6:21 AM
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    2. Article - "Quantum Theory Describes An Eternal Universe"

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      • June 20, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    2. Article Attacking "Post Empirical Science"

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      • October 24, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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      • October 24, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    2. Navigation of the Physics Forum

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      • July 29, 2021 at 8:52 AM
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    2. Best Videos Discussing The Limits of Speculation In Physics

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      • July 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    2. Explaining Epicurean Physics In One Paragraph (in rebuttal of ideas such as the "multiverse")

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      • September 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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      • September 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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    2. History of the Universe podcast

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      • June 19, 2024 at 7:13 AM
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      • June 19, 2024 at 7:13 AM
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    2. Intermundia Anyone? Article: "Does Life Really Need Planets? Maybe Not!"

      • Cassius
      • December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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    2. The Logical Possibilities As To What Can Be Eternal (Applicable to Gods As Well)

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      • December 30, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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      • December 30, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    2. Book Note From Facebook Epicurean Group: "Quantum Bullshit - How To Ruin Your Life With Advice From Quantum Physics"

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      • September 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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      • September 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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    2. Magnetism

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      • October 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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      • October 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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    2. Science Toys That Illustrate Unseen Forces

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      • October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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      • October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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    2. Discussion of New Article: Let All Who Would Free Themselves From the False Claims Of The Geometers Enter Here

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      • April 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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      • April 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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    2. Science / Physics Update 10/02/16 1

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      • October 2, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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      • October 2, 2016 at 10:21 PM
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      October 2, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    2. The meaning of the word "Nature" 1

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      • June 1, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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      June 1, 2018 at 4:10 PM

    2. A quote from a book review person needs clarification misunderstanding 1

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      • July 19, 2019 at 1:16 AM
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      • July 19, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    2. Ancient Epicurean worldview (classes of compounds of atoms) 1

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      • September 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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      • September 2, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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    2. On The Importance of Understanding The Nature of Things And Canonics To Ethics (A Post By Elli At Facebook) 1

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      • October 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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      • October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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    4. Patrikios

      October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM

    2. On the Nature of the Soul According to Epicurus 1

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      • June 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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    2. Implications of "The Swerve" (Lucretius) and of Primary and Secondary Attributes (In both the Letter to Herodotus and in Lucretius) 2

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      • September 6, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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      • September 9, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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      September 9, 2018 at 7:10 PM

    2. The Nature of the Soul as Material 2

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      • September 11, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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      • September 18, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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    2. Epicurean Physics and Modernity 2

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      • July 24, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    4. Joshua

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    2. ΠPOΦHTAΣ ATOMΩN – "Atom-Prophets" 2

      • Eikadistes
      • June 13, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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      • June 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    4. Don

      June 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM

    2. Free Will, Determinism or. Compatibilism? 2

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      • October 10, 2022 at 4:29 AM
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      • October 10, 2022 at 8:13 AM
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    4. Cassius

      October 10, 2022 at 8:13 AM

    2. *Basic* Article on History of Atomism - 2023 2

      • Cassius
      • January 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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      • January 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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      January 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM

    2. Epicurus and Spacetime 2

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      • March 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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      • March 26, 2023 at 6:16 AM
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    4. Martin

      March 26, 2023 at 6:16 AM

    2. Epicurus On Causation 2

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      • May 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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    4. Pacatus

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