Introduction to Lucretius

This 1907 book provides an overview of Lucretius' philosophical poem 'De rerum natura'.

A. P. Sinker (Author)

9781107621183, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 August 2013

170 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.17 kg

Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1937, this book provides an overview of Lucretius' philosophical poem 'De rerum natura' intended to clarify the poem's overarching themes to a first-time reader. Sinker also gives a brief running commentary on the individual books as well as more detailed notes on selected passages, which are reproduced in the original Latin. This book will be of use to anyone with an interest in Lucretius or in the historical background of Epicurean philosophy.

Preface
List of selected passages
Select bibliography and list of abbreviations
Introduction
Text and running commentary
Lucretius' purpose
Epicureanism: A. Canonic, theory of knowledge
B. Rerum natura, natural sciences
C. Ethics
Notes on passages 1-21
Indices.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]