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

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    2. Magnetism

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    2. Epicurean Physics and Canonics at Three Levels of Reality 4

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    2. How the Epicureans might have predicted Lorentz time dilation 7

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    2. Our Journey Through The Universe ... Our Journey From Atoms to Consciousness. / New Video And Artwork 1

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

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

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    2. Ancient Epicurean worldview (classes of compounds of atoms) 1

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    2. Explaining Epicurean Physics In One Paragraph (in rebuttal of ideas such as the "multiverse")

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    2. Best Videos Discussing The Limits of Speculation In Physics

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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. Beginning of the Universe

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    2. History of the Universe podcast

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    2. Article - "Quantum Theory Describes An Eternal Universe"

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    2. 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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    2. Epicurus On Causation 2

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

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      • January 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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    2. Free Will, Determinism or. Compatibilism? 2

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    2. The meaning of the word "Nature" 1

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

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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. Epicurus and Spacetime 2

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      • March 26, 2023 at 6:16 AM
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    2. Navigation of the Physics Forum

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    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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