atomist (Meaning)
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atomist (n.)
One who holds to the atomic philosophy or theory.
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atomist Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus was a prominent atomist who proposed that all matter is composed of indivisible and unchanging atoms.
- Leucippus, Democritus's mentor, is considered to be one of the earliest known atomists.
- The atomist school of thought believed that the universe was infinite and composed of an infinite number of atoms and void.
- Atomists argued that the properties of objects are determined by the shape and arrangement of their constituent atoms.
- The atomist theory was revived and expanded upon by the English philosopher John Dalton in the 19th century.
- Modern science has largely abandoned the original atomist view, as atoms have been found to be divisible into subatomic particles.
- Some contemporary philosophers continue to explore atomist ideas in the context of quantum mechanics.
- The atomist philosopher Epicurus believed that happiness could be achieved by reducing desires and living in accordance with nature.
- The atomist philosopher Metrodorus of Chios was known for his skepticism and materialism.
- The atomist school of thought had a significant influence on the development of Western philosophy and science.
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One who holds to the atomic philosophy or theory.
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The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus was a prominent atomist who proposed that all matter is composed of indivisible and unchanging atoms.
Leucippus, Democritus's mentor, is considered to be one of the earliest known atomists.
The atomist school of thought believed that the universe was infinite and composed of an infinite number of atoms and void.
Atomists argued that the properties of objects are determined by the shape and arrangement of their constituent atoms.
