Month: August 2011
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The Building Which Housed The Epicurean Library In Herculaneum
Today I came across this interesting video which features a 3-D reconstruction of the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, including the library where Philodemus’ works on Epicurus were recovered. ...
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I Tell You Now — You, All Of You, Were Free From Your First Breath
Years before I became familiar with Epicurus, I was aware of the importance of free will, and I knew there were aspects of Roman civilization worthy of admiration. At that...
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For Your Twentieth of August: A Thought From the Marquis De Condorcet
Peace and Safety for Your Twentieth of August! As Thomas Jefferson said in his letter to William Short: “I am glad the bust of Condorcet has been saved and so...
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A New Ebook – An Introduction to the Nature of Things
Today I am launching a new ebook entitled An Introduction to the Nature of Things. Its primary feature is a full transcription of De Rerum Natura as translated by H.A.J....