Greek Figures Achilles |
DemokritosThere is very little reliable information on his life, and only fragments remain of his writings. He was a rich citizen. His scientific work impressed Aristotle, though the latter disagreed vehemently with him. Plato is said to have wanted to burn all (c. 70) his books (DL 9.40). Best known for atomism theory in physics, Demokritos also wrote on cosmology, mathematics, biology, medicine and ethics. None survive. |