Philosophy: Philosophers: L: Lucretius

Written 50 B.C.E by Lucretius. Verse translation by William Ellery Leonard.

Article by William Harris, discussing Lucretius' poem and broader issues in the study of ancient science.

Short broadcast about this philosopher by John H. Lienhard. Audio file available.

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy article by David Simpson. Extensive discussion of the life, doctrine, and context of this Roman Epicurean thinker.

Annotated HTML text, cross-linked to the Encyclopedia of the Self.

Essay about the works and philosophy of the Roman Thinker.

Essay about Lucretius' life, works and philosophical ideas.

Discussion of Lucretius' book. Provides information on the historical background and the aim of the author.

Download Lucretius' Epicurean text as e-book as text- or .zip file.

English translation of Lucretuis' philosophical poem.

Essay on Lucretius' philosophical work De Rerum Natura and its influence on religion.

Link collection to biographical entries and e-texts concerning Lucretius.

Another poem by Lucretius.

A Latin version of Lucretius' text "De Rerum Natura".