Ocellus Lucanus on the nature of the universe
Taylor, Thomas, 1758-1835
Ocellus Lucanus on the nature of the universe - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2025-02-16
Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"Ocellus Lucanus on the Nature of the Universe" is a philosophical treatise likely written during the ancient classical period. This work presents an exploration of the nature of the universe and delves into the philosophical implications of existence, drawing from ancient thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. The text reflects on the universe's timelessness and ungenerated nature, affirming its perpetuity against contrary notions of creation and dissolution. The opening of this treatise outlines Ocellus Lucanus's assertions regarding the universe's indestructibility and eternal existence. He argues that if the universe had a beginning, it could not perpetually exist, asserting that the universe is a whole that requires no external factor for its existence. Through a series of logical deductions, he reinforces the idea that all components of the universe maintain an inherent harmony, emphasizing the stability and self-sufficiency of the cosmos. Furthermore, the text sets a philosophical tone that invites readers to contemplate the nature of existence and the principles governing the cosmos, foreshadowing a deep inquiry into the relationships between the divine, nature, and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
09019315
Science -- Early works to 1800 Astrology -- Early works to 1800
BF Q
Ocellus Lucanus on the nature of the universe - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2025-02-16
Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"Ocellus Lucanus on the Nature of the Universe" is a philosophical treatise likely written during the ancient classical period. This work presents an exploration of the nature of the universe and delves into the philosophical implications of existence, drawing from ancient thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. The text reflects on the universe's timelessness and ungenerated nature, affirming its perpetuity against contrary notions of creation and dissolution. The opening of this treatise outlines Ocellus Lucanus's assertions regarding the universe's indestructibility and eternal existence. He argues that if the universe had a beginning, it could not perpetually exist, asserting that the universe is a whole that requires no external factor for its existence. Through a series of logical deductions, he reinforces the idea that all components of the universe maintain an inherent harmony, emphasizing the stability and self-sufficiency of the cosmos. Furthermore, the text sets a philosophical tone that invites readers to contemplate the nature of existence and the principles governing the cosmos, foreshadowing a deep inquiry into the relationships between the divine, nature, and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
09019315
Science -- Early works to 1800 Astrology -- Early works to 1800
BF Q