Democritus

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, primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe. None of his work has survived.

For other uses, see Democritus (disambiguation).

Democritus
2020 bust of Democritus presented to the International Atomic Energy Agency by Greece
Bornc. 460 BC
Abdera, Thrace
Diedc. 370 BC
EraPre-Socratic philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolAtomism
Main interests
Notable ideas
  • Atoms and the void as the fundamental constituents of the physical world
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