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De Rerum Natura, or 'On the Nature of Things,' is a first-century BCE didactic poem by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius. Written in Latin, the poem explicates the philosophy of Epicureanism. Addressed to Memmius, a Roman nobleman, the six books explore physics, metaphysics, and ethics from a materialistic point of view, emphasizing the absence of divine intervention in natural phenomena and advocating for an understanding of the universe based on observation and reason. Lucretius aims to free humanity from the fear of death and the gods by revealing the natural causes of events. His work is celebrated for its poetic beauty and philosophical depth, making it a cornerstone of classical literature and a significant source for understanding Epicurean thought. This edition, edited by Jacob Bernays, presents the original Latin text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
