Leucippus
- 5th century bc Greek philosopher, who originated the atomist theory of matter, developed by his disciple, Democritus
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Their names often signified some quality of a horse; as Leucippus, a white horse, &c.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
In his physical theories Epicurus followed Leucippus and Democritus.
Christianity and Greek PhilosophyBenjamin Franklin Cocker
The melancholy bearing of Leucippus had touched her with pity.
The Works of Charles and Mary LambCharles Lamb
And here she challenged Leucippus before his father to speak the worst of her.
The Works of Charles and Mary LambCharles Lamb
Epicurus accepted the theory of Leucippus, and applied it all round.
Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to HuxleyEdward Clodd