Basic Article on History of Atomism - 2023

Cassius · January 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM

We need to better organize links on this forum, but for the time being here is a link to a brand new (as this is posted) basic article on atomism:

Philosophy of Atomism: Did Ancient Greek Thinkers Discover Atoms?

Atomism has been around for centuries in philosophy, long before the modern scientific definition of atoms. This article explores some of the key philosophers…

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Martin · January 25, 2023 at 9:43 AM

Comments at "Philosophy Matters" indicate that the article lacks depth, is a waste of time reading it.

Cassius · January 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM

Yep when I read through it I would have to agree. Useful mainly for those at a very basic level -- perhaps even as far back as high school or before. The emphasis in my title needs to be on "Basic."

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Basic Article on History of Atomism - 2023

Cassius January 25, 2023 at 9:45 AM

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