Democritus (/ dɪˈmɒkrɪtəs /, dim-OCK-rit-əs; Greek: Δημόκριτος, Dēmókritos, meaning "chosen of the people"; c. 460 – c. 370 BC) was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher from Abdera, …

Dec 26, 2025 · Democritus, ancient Greek philosopher, a central figure in the development of philosophical atomism and of the atomic theory of the universe. His works reportedly …

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 founders of ancient atomist …

May 26, 2021 · Democritus (lived circa 460 - circa 370 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and younger contemporary of Socrates, born in Abdera (though other sources cite Miletus) who, …

Mar 6, 2025 · Democritus of Abdera was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher best known for developing the atomic theory of the universe. While he has become known in the history of …

Democritus (/dɪˈmɒkrɪtəs/, dim-OCK-rit-əs; Greek: Δημόκριτος, Dēmókritos, meaning “chosen of the people”; c. 460 – c. 370 BC) was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher from Abdera, …

Democritus (c. 460 – c. 370 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher best known for his development of the atomic theory of the universe. He is often referred to as the "Laughing …

Democritus (Greek: Δημόκριτος) was an ancient Greek philosopher. He was born in Thrace, Greece, circa 460 BC. He was a rich citizen of Abdera, in Thrace, and a student of Leucippus, …

Feb 1, 2024 · Democritus, a Greek philosopher born in the 5th century BCE, is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. His ideas, particularly his atomic …

Brave is he who overcomes not only his enemies but also his pleasures. The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son. The man unfortunate in his choice loses a …