The question is how original is Democritus’ contribution to zoology, and in which way it was related to the cultural framework of the time. By analizing the relationship of Democritus to ancient medical theories, it is assumed that the importance of the contribution lies in the application of atomist theories (for instance, that o a minimal unit) to other fields of investigation, such as zoology.

Perilli, L. (2006). Democritus, zoology and the physicians. In A. Brancacci, P. Morel (a cura di), Democritus: Science, The Arts and the Care of the Soul (pp. 143-179). Leiden-Boston : Brill.

Democritus, zoology and the physicians

PERILLI, LORENZO
2006-01-01

Abstract

The question is how original is Democritus’ contribution to zoology, and in which way it was related to the cultural framework of the time. By analizing the relationship of Democritus to ancient medical theories, it is assumed that the importance of the contribution lies in the application of atomist theories (for instance, that o a minimal unit) to other fields of investigation, such as zoology.
2006
Settore M-FIL/07 - STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA ANTICA
Settore L-FIL-LET/05 - FILOLOGIA CLASSICA
English
Rilevanza internazionale
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Perilli, L. (2006). Democritus, zoology and the physicians. In A. Brancacci, P. Morel (a cura di), Democritus: Science, The Arts and the Care of the Soul (pp. 143-179). Leiden-Boston : Brill.
Perilli, L
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