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Episode 45: The Uncuttables (Lucretius' On the Nature of Things and Epicureanism)

Episode 45: The Uncuttables (Lucretius' On the Nature of Things and Epicureanism)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 45: The Uncuttables (Lucretius' On the Nature of Things and Epicureanism)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
110 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Lucretius (c. 94-53 BCE) is our most important source for Epicurean philosophy, perhaps the most misunderstood school of thought from the ancient world. Episode 45 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-45-quiz Episode 45 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-045-the-uncuttables Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Nov 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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