Democritus was a presocratic philosopher best known for developing atomism. He argued that all reality is composed of atoms—tiny, indivisible, and eternal particles—moving through empty space, or void. These atoms differ in shape, size, and arrangement, and their combinations explain all physical phenomena.
According to Democritus, change does not result from the creation or destruction of matter but from the rearrangement of atoms. He rejected mythological explanations and emphasized rational inquiry, laying the groundwork for later scientific thinking. Although his ideas were largely speculative, they remarkably anticipate aspects of modern atomic theory.
Multiple Choice
1. What are atoms according to Democritus?
2. What causes change in Democritus’ philosophy?
True / False
3. Atoms differ in shape and size.
4. Democritus supported mythological explanations.
Fill in the Gap
5. Atoms move through empty space called the __________.
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