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.
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References to Epicurus' Attitude Toward The "Place of the Sciences And Liberal Arts" 63
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"Space Weather" - Solar Flares 12
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*Basic* Article on History of Atomism - 2023 2
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January 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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A Call For Links On The Relationship of Mathematics and Geometry to Reality (and Epicurus' view of the issue) 5
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August 1, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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A quote from a book review person needs clarification misunderstanding 1
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A Recap of Principles of Epicurean Physics 19
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October 11, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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Ancient Epicurean worldview (classes of compounds of atoms) 1
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September 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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Article - "Quantum Theory Describes An Eternal Universe"
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June 20, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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June 20, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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Article Attacking "Post Empirical Science"
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October 24, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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Astronomy Software - For Moon Phases and General Night-Sky Navigation 4
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January 24, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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Beginning of the Universe
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June 17, 2019 at 6:21 AM
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Best Videos Discussing The Limits of Speculation In Physics
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July 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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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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Did Epicurus really oversell the power of science to diminish anxiety? 19
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February 14, 2023 at 1:52 AM
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February 16, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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Epicurean Physics and Canonics at Three Levels of Reality 4
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Epicurean Physics and Modernity 2
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July 24, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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July 24, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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Epicurus and Spacetime 2
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March 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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Epicurus On Causation 2
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May 18, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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Epicurus Was Not an Atomist (...sort of) 2
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December 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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January 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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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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Free Will, Determinism or. Compatibilism? 2
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October 10, 2022 at 4:29 AM
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Graphic By Elli On Epicurus vs Plato On Creation of the Universe 6
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July 31, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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History of the Universe podcast
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June 19, 2024 at 7:13 AM
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How Supporters of Epicurus Should Approach The Effect of Modern Scientific Discoveries In Their Promotion of Epicurean Philosophy 5
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August 16, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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How the Epicureans might have predicted Lorentz time dilation 7
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December 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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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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Infinity and the Expanding Universe 39
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July 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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Intermundia Anyone? Article: "Does Life Really Need Planets? Maybe Not!"
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December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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Lucretius - Not Accidents, Not Incidents, But "Contextidents" 23
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December 14, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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