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De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things) | Essays and Criticism

• Defining Epicureanism

  In the following essay, Bussey defines Epicureanism and demonstrates how Lucretius upholds its basic tenets.

• The Ending of Sense: Death as Closure in Lucretius Book 6

  Penwill views the ending of Lucretius' Book 6 as a representation of the ending process of life, which leads to an explanation of the abrupt ending.

• Lucretius and the Epicurean Tradition of Piety

  Author Kirk Summers discusses Lucretius' ideas on the religious traditions of his time.

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1. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Introduction
2. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Summary
3. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Titus Lucretius Carus Biography
4. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Characters
5. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Themes
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7. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Historical Context
8. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Critical Overview
9. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Essays and Criticism
   1. Defining Epicureanism
   2. The Ending of Sense: Death as Closure in Lucretius Book 6
   3. Lucretius and the Epicurean Tradition of Piety
10. De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things): Compare and Contrast
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