Democritus was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher from Abdera, primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.
None of Democritus' original work has survived, except through second-hand references. Wikipedia
Born: Abdera, Greece
Era: Pre-Socratic philosophy
Main interests: Nature
Notable ideas: Atoms and the void as the fundamental constituents of the physical world;
School: Atomism
People also ask
What was Democritus known for?
What was Democritus theory of the universe?
Why was Democritus' atomic theory rejected?
Did Democritus have a wife?
Aug 15, 2004 · Democritus, known in antiquity as the 'laughing philosopher' because of his emphasis on the value of 'cheerfulness,' was one of the two ...
Democritus and his teacher Leucippus replaced theological and supernatural explanations of phenomena with natural materialist explanations.