This volume collects the fragments of the writings of Democritus, one of the most important philosophers of ancient Greece. Democritus is best known for his theory of atoms, which anticipated modern atomic theory by more than two millennia. In addition to his scientific work, Democritus was also a keen observer of human nature and a poet of great power. This edition, with its meticulous translations and extensive notes, is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or science.

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