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

      • Cassius
      • July 28, 2020 at 10:18 AM
    3. Replies
      63
      Views
      40k
      63

    4. Cassius

      July 28, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    2. ΤΟ ΠΑΝ: The Sum of All Things 19

      • Don
      • March 9, 2020 at 11:47 PM
      • Don
      • April 1, 2022 at 1:07 AM
    3. Replies
      19
      Views
      32k
      19

    4. Pacatus

      April 1, 2022 at 1:07 AM

    2. ΠPOΦHTAΣ ATOMΩN – "Atom-Prophets" 2

      • Eikadistes
      • June 13, 2021 at 11:52 AM
      • Eikadistes
      • June 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM
    3. Replies
      2
      Views
      6.6k
      2

    4. Don

      June 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM

    2. What fears does modern science remove, as Epicurean physics did in antiquity? 31

      • sanantoniogarden
      • June 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
    3. Replies
      31
      Views
      10k
      31

    4. Don

      June 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM

    2. What Determines That Which Is Possible And That Which is Impossible? 16

      • Cassius
      • May 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM
    3. Replies
      16
      Views
      7.4k
      16

    4. Martin

      May 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM

    2. Was Atlantis An Allegorical Flight of Fancy Like Plato's Cave And His Ideal Forms? 12

      • Don
      • January 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
      • Don
      • January 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
    3. Replies
      12
      Views
      9k
      12

    4. Eikadistes

      January 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM

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

      • Cassius
      • March 12, 2017 at 10:21 AM
      • Cassius
      • March 12, 2017 at 10:21 AM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      3k

    2. Use Of The Term "Metaphysics" In Discussing Epicurus 8

      • Cassius
      • March 30, 2026 at 7:37 PM
      • Cassius
      • March 31, 2026 at 8:22 AM
    3. Replies
      8
      Views
      1.6k
      8

    4. Julia

      March 31, 2026 at 8:22 AM

    2. Use and Misuse of "Images" and "Fantastic Impressions"

      • Cassius
      • March 14, 2017 at 5:13 PM
      • Cassius
      • March 14, 2017 at 5:13 PM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      3.1k

    2. Time in Epicurus, Lucretius, and Aristotle 27

      • Don
      • September 4, 2023 at 8:55 AM
      • Don
      • September 6, 2023 at 2:44 PM
    3. Replies
      27
      Views
      15k
      27

    4. Godfrey

      September 6, 2023 at 2:44 PM

    2. The Nature of the Universe - Not Random, But Undirected? 8

      • Cassius
      • December 2, 2019 at 11:29 AM
      • Cassius
      • December 3, 2019 at 11:05 AM
    3. Replies
      8
      Views
      7.4k
      8

    4. Martin

      December 3, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    2. The Nature of the Soul as Material 2

      • Cassius
      • September 11, 2018 at 1:32 PM
      • Cassius
      • September 18, 2018 at 1:15 PM
    3. Replies
      2
      Views
      3.5k
      2

    4. Cassius

      September 18, 2018 at 1:15 PM

    2. The meaning of the word "Nature" 1

      • Cassius
      • June 1, 2018 at 4:10 PM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      3.1k
      1

    4. Hiram

      June 1, 2018 at 4:10 PM

    2. The Logical Possibilities As To What Can Be Eternal (Applicable to Gods As Well)

      • Cassius
      • December 30, 2024 at 10:26 AM
      • Cassius
      • December 30, 2024 at 10:26 AM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      1.3k

    2. Simulacra, gods and the dead 38

      • timrobbe
      • January 6, 2021 at 1:37 PM
    3. Replies
      38
      Views
      25k
      38

    4. Cassius

      January 6, 2021 at 1:37 PM

    2. Science Toys That Illustrate Unseen Forces

      • Cassius
      • October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
      • Cassius
      • October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      853

    2. Science / Physics Update 10/02/16 1

      • Cassius
      • October 2, 2016 at 12:07 PM
      • Cassius
      • October 2, 2016 at 10:21 PM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      4.5k
      1

    4. A Singh

      October 2, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    2. Responding To A Video Entitled: "Quantum Physics Debunks Materialism" - Collecting Arguments Against Anti-Epicurean Uses of Quantum Physics Theories 25

      • Cassius
      • October 3, 2020 at 9:43 AM
      • Cassius
      • November 19, 2020 at 7:56 PM
    3. Replies
      25
      Views
      17k
      25

    4. Susan Hill

      November 19, 2020 at 7:56 PM

    2. Question Re Thermodynamics And Deductive Reasoning v. Empiricism 12

      • Cassius
      • October 3, 2019 at 8:13 AM
      • Cassius
      • October 4, 2019 at 5:13 PM
    3. Replies
      12
      Views
      10k
      12

    4. Cassius

      October 4, 2019 at 5:13 PM

    2. Proposition: It is Not Primarily the "Science" of Epicurus That Should Impress Us, But Rather The "Perspective" On Science, Or, If You Will, The "Limit" On Science, That Is His Major Achievement. 3

      • Cassius
      • January 6, 2020 at 8:16 AM
      • Cassius
      • February 26, 2020 at 5:40 AM
    3. Replies
      3
      Views
      5.2k
      3

    4. Cassius

      February 26, 2020 at 5:40 AM

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

      • Kalosyni
      • June 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      822
      1

    4. Kalosyni

      June 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM

    2. On The Importance of Understanding The Nature of Things And Canonics To Ethics (A Post By Elli At Facebook) 1

      • Cassius
      • October 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
      • Cassius
      • October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      1.7k
      1

    4. Patrikios

      October 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM

    2. New Article Attacking Epicurean Physics: "Science Versus the Oldest Anti-Intelligent Design Argument " 14

      • Cassius
      • November 3, 2024 at 6:13 PM
    3. Replies
      14
      Views
      8.5k
      14

    4. Cassius

      November 3, 2024 at 6:13 PM

    2. Navigation of the Physics Forum

      • Cassius
      • July 29, 2021 at 8:52 AM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      3.2k

    2. Movement, Direction, and Speed of Atoms - Do Atoms Fall "Down?" Is the "Swerve" Required To Bring Them Together Into Bodies? 17

      • Don
      • December 18, 2020 at 10:42 AM
      • Don
      • December 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM
    3. Replies
      17
      Views
      13k
      17

    4. Cassius

      December 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM

    2. More correct to say "Natural Science" rather than "Physics"? 9

      • Kalosyni
      • July 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM
    3. Replies
      9
      Views
      5.9k
      9

    4. Don

      July 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM

    2. Magnetism

      • Cassius
      • October 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
      • Cassius
      • October 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      808

    2. Lucretius - Not Accidents, Not Incidents, But "Contextidents" 23

      • Cassius
      • December 14, 2017 at 8:44 AM
      • Cassius
      • June 2, 2018 at 12:55 PM
    3. Replies
      23
      Views
      21k
      23

    4. Cassius

      June 2, 2018 at 12:55 PM

    2. Intermundia Anyone? Article: "Does Life Really Need Planets? Maybe Not!"

      • Cassius
      • December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
      • Cassius
      • December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      1.6k

    2. Infinity and the Expanding Universe 39

      • Godfrey
      • July 25, 2020 at 7:13 PM
    3. Replies
      39
      Views
      26k
      39

    4. Godfrey

      July 25, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Display Options

Finding Things At EpicureanFriends.com

Here is a list of suggested search strategies:

  • Website Overview page - clickable links arrranged by cards.
  • Forum Main Page - list of forums and subforums arranged by topic. Threads are posted according to relevant topics. The "Uncategorized subforum" contains threads which do not fall into any existing topic (also contains older "unfiled" threads which will soon be moved).
  • Search Tool - icon is located on the top right of every page. Note that the search box asks you what section of the forum you'd like to search. If you don't know, select "Everywhere."
  • Search By Key Tags - curated to show frequently-searched topics.
  • Full Tag List - an alphabetical list of all tags.