Lucretius On the Nature of Things
The book Lucretius On the Nature of Things was written by author Here you can read free online of Lucretius On the Nature of Things book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Lucretius On the Nature of Things a good or bad book?
Where can I read Lucretius On the Nature of Things for free?
In our eReader you can find the full English version of the book. Read Lucretius On the Nature of Things Online - link to read the book on full screen. Our eReader also allows you to upload and read Pdf, Txt, ePub and fb2 books. In the Mini eReder on the page below you can quickly view all pages of the book - Read Book Lucretius On the Nature of Things
In our eReader you can find the full English version of the book. Read Lucretius On the Nature of Things Online - link to read the book on full screen. Our eReader also allows you to upload and read Pdf, Txt, ePub and fb2 books. In the Mini eReder on the page below you can quickly view all pages of the book - Read Book Lucretius On the Nature of Things
What reading level is Lucretius On the Nature of Things book?
To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
26 45. He shows that images, of exquisite subtlety, are emitted from the surfaces of objects, which are for the most part unseen, but which are observed when reflected from a mirror, or any smooth surface, ver. 46 108. Besides these images de- tached from bodies, there are others spontaneously generated in the air, ver. 109216. He demonstrates that vision is produced by the impact of images on the eyes, ver. 217 239. He then solves various questions re- lating to images in mirrors, and to light... and shade, ver. 240 379. He shows that the senses may be trusted, though some would question their evidence ; and that false opinions arise from false reasoning about the testimony of the senses, ver. 380 469. Pursues the subject more fully, refuting the Academics, ver. 470 523. Proceeding to the other senses, he asserts that voice and sounds are of a corporeal substance, and dis- courses on the nature and formation of the voice, ver. 524 565. Speaks of the diffusion, reverberation, and penetration of sounds, ver.
What to read after Lucretius On the Nature of Things?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Lucretius Carus Titus to read onlineMoreLess
To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
26 45. He shows that images, of exquisite subtlety, are emitted from the surfaces of objects, which are for the most part unseen, but which are observed when reflected from a mirror, or any smooth surface, ver. 46 108. Besides these images de- tached from bodies, there are others spontaneously generated in the air, ver. 109216. He demonstrates that vision is produced by the impact of images on the eyes, ver. 217 239. He then solves various questions re- lating to images in mirrors, and to light... and shade, ver. 240 379. He shows that the senses may be trusted, though some would question their evidence ; and that false opinions arise from false reasoning about the testimony of the senses, ver. 380 469. Pursues the subject more fully, refuting the Academics, ver. 470 523. Proceeding to the other senses, he asserts that voice and sounds are of a corporeal substance, and dis- courses on the nature and formation of the voice, ver. 524 565. Speaks of the diffusion, reverberation, and penetration of sounds, ver.
What to read after Lucretius On the Nature of Things?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Lucretius Carus Titus to read onlineMoreLess
Read book Lucretius On the Nature of Things for free
You can download books for free in various formats, such as epub, pdf, azw, mobi, txt and others on book networks site. Additionally, the entire text is available for online reading through our e-reader. Our site is not responsible for the performance of third-party products (sites).
Write Review:
Guest
Read Also
8 / 10
8 / 10
User Reviews: