Taylor, Thomas 1758-1835 creator Firmicus Maternus, Julius Proclus 412-485 Tauros Okellos, ho Leukanos, active 6th century B.C. text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Originally published: London: Printed for the translator, 1831 Science -- Early works to 1800 Astrology -- Early works to 1800 BF Q London: Printed for the translator, 1831 09019315 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433022673838&view=1up&seq=9 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75391 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433022673838&view=1up&seq=9 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75391 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134738.0 75391