Leucippus
/ (luːˈsɪpəs) /
5th century bc Greek philosopher, who originated the atomist theory of matter, developed by his disciple, Democritus
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Having persuaded Leucippus to break his promise, the twins carried off the maidens as their brides.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | E.M. BerensExactly what were the respective contributions of Leucippus and Democritus to the Atomist philosophy, is also a matter of doubt.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceAccording to Leucippus and Democritus, if matter were divided far enough, we should ultimately come to indivisible units.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceIf that is so, it is very difficult to say how the early Atomists, Leucippus and Democritus, explained the original motion.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceBut look at the mass of mountain on the right in Turner's Daphne hunting with Leucippus.
Modern Painters Volume I (of V) | John Ruskin
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