A Conversation for Democritus - The Laughing Philosopher
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purplejenny Started conversation Jun 10, 2005
thanks for a great read, I had never heard of this guy before. Its amazing to think that such ideas have been around for so long.
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Abderian_sophist Posted Jun 10, 2005
Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. 
I agree that he's pretty amazing. An ancient atheist and spendthrift who develops an atomic theory before civilization discovers germs; a guy who angers Plato, impresses Aristotle and inspires Epicurus -- and yet most people never heard of him.
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