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Full Idea
Lucretius's 'De Rerum Natura' was rediscovered in 1417, after languishing forgotten for six centuries.
Gist of Idea
Lucretius was rediscovered in 1417
Source
A.C. Grayling (What is Good? [2003], Ch.5)
Book Ref
Grayling,A.C.: 'What is Good? The Best Way to Live' [Phoenix 2003], p.124
A Reaction
A wonder. Is it the greatest book of the ancient world - because it partially preserves the lost philosophy of great Democritus?
| 7809 | In an honour code shame is the supreme punishment, and revenge is a duty [Grayling] |
| 7819 | Religion gives answers, comforts, creates social order, and panders to superstition [Grayling] |
| 7817 | To make an afterlife appealing, this life has to be denigrated [Grayling] |
| 7818 | In Greek mythology only heroes can go to heaven [Grayling] |
| 7823 | Lucretius was rediscovered in 1417 [Grayling] |
| 7824 | If suicide is lawful, but assisting suicide is unlawful, powerless people are denied their rights [Grayling] |