Religion : Lucretius And Religion

Natura), Lucretius sought to address “superstitious fears and unscientific notions” that were embedded in his state’s (Rome) religion (450). He recalls the story of King Agamemnon having to sacrifice his daughter to appease Artemis. Upon this recollection, he makes the claim that religion is wicked. However, unlike Lucretius’s belief, true religious faithfulness, as it relates to the Biblical God, does not lead to wickedness, but rather offers redemption from the wicked. Titus Lucretius Carus (ca

studies in both field of philosophy and religion. Comparing those who believe in a god-existing religion against those who don’t, we often see many differences in the answers relating to death. In the contrary, the similar answers to theist and atheist are evident strongly in two great thinkers and their works. The focus will be on Socrates’ speech in the Apology by Plato setting in 399 BCE and De Rerum Natura by Titus Lucretius 300 years later. Titus Lucretius, an atheist or agnostic Roman poet and

stay alive. In addition to this subconscious drive — thanks to the pervasive nature of religion throughout history — religion has, at some point or another, constituted a fear of the prospect of eternal damnation and torture during one’s life after death. Although it’s important to note that not every religion has a negative aspect of the afterlife, or even any semblance of an afterlife at all, those religions which do contain such construct receive much more attention in this regard. Throughout

This led Lucretius to write 'where space exists, or what we call the void, /matter cannot be found; what substance holds /void cannot occupy . . . therefore atoms are solid and voidless . . . and if there is a void, it has to be surrounded by solid material'; (Lucretius 458). This was one of the essential theories of Epicurean belief. With this fundamental background of the universe, Lucretius could then convince the Roman people that gods did not create

Thanks to the pervasive nature of religion throughout history, much of humanity has, at some point or another, feared the prospect of eternal damnation and torture during one’s life after death. Although not every religion has a negative aspect of the afterlife, or even any semblance of an afterlife at all, those religions which do contain some such construct receive much more attention in this regard. Throughout history, many

DOCUMENT ANALYSIS – LUCRETIUS: EPICUREAN PHILOSPHY AT ROME Within Lucretius’ dialectic and poetic writings in Robert Latham’s translation of Lucretius: On the Nature of the Universe, three major topics are discussed: philosophy, religion, and science. Lucretius was devoted to the works of his teacher and renowned philosopher Epicurus, praising him as a prophetic or god-like figure. His poetic prose uses a host of concrete examples to show validity in his beliefs. Lucretius effectively supports the

From Twain, Plato, and Lucretius’s perceptions of an afterlife, which one do I favor most? Lucretius, translated by John Dryden, appeals to me on a higher level in it’s telling of an after life than Twain and Plato’s. Robert Hertz once claimed “each society constructs in its own image” an afterlife for it’s peoples souls to dwell in. The way in which I was raised and the societies I grew up around influenced me to understand the truths about death. It is trivial to spend time thinking of what waits

teachings of the churches sparked controversy. Their early negative response has since then led many to believe religion clashes with science and obstructs the understanding of the natural world. However, faith and knowledge have been wrongly separated into two different groups and their cohesiveness has been over looked. This will be examined through selected texts. Both science and religion provide different ideas that together, contribute towards the better understanding of the natural world. Knowing

Through religion, civilizations have been able to unify people under a particular religious idea. It was not necessary for everyone to be religious as long as they identified with the same religion as those around them. Religion is subjective and one of the main ways each civilization created an identity is through the concept of new gods and beliefs. Each civilization had some form of religion and throughout history we see an evolutionary change in religious beliefs. The Hebrews and the Middle

become so ready to manipulate them for entertainment despite whether or not other people suffer in the process. The two Greek poets that I have chosen to write about will be Aeschylus and Sophocles. The two Roman poets that I I have chosen are Lucretius and Aeschylus writes a trilogy relating to Oedipus and his family. In the very beginning of Oedipus’ life story, his parents sought to find out what his fate would be and for advice. An oracle is someone who gets their advice or prophecy from