Statements (112)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:philosopher
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| gptkbp:artworks |
Art is a reflection of nature.
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
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| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 460 BC
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Abdera
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| gptkbp:business_model |
Ethics is based on the pursuit of happiness.
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| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Plato
gptkb:Socrates |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Epistemology
Materialism Determinism early scientific thought Concept of the atom |
| gptkbp:death_year |
c. 370 BC
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
Nothing exists except atoms and empty space.
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| gptkbp:field |
natural philosophy
Natural philosophy |
| gptkbp:has_friend |
Friendship is essential for a happy life.
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| gptkbp:has_skill |
Knowledge comes from sensory experience.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Democritus
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| gptkbp:impact |
Science is the pursuit of knowledge.
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| gptkbp:influence |
Atomism
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Epicurus
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Leucippus
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| gptkbp:is_feared_by |
Fear is a result of ignorance.
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:astronomy geometry |
| gptkbp:known_as |
the laughing philosopher
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| gptkbp:known_for |
atomic theory
Atomic theory |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on philosophy
Influence on modern science |
| gptkbp:modifications |
Change is a rearrangement of atoms.
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| gptkbp:mood |
Happiness is the result of moderation.
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| gptkbp:moral |
Morality is based on rational thought.
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
atomism
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:Physics gptkb:Ethics gptkb:cosmology gptkb:On_Nature gptkb:On_the_Gods Empiricism Skepticism Rationalism On the Nature of the Gods On the Soul Atomism On the Nature of the Cosmos On the Nature of the Mind On the Nature of the Soul On the Nature of the Universe On the Nature of Man On the Senses On the Universe On the Elements Little World System Great World System On the Mind On the Nature of Man and the Cosmos On the Nature of the Elements On the Nature of the Elements and the Principles On the Nature of the Gods and the Universe On the Nature of the Principles On the Nature of the Soul and the Mind On the Principles On the Void |
| gptkbp:political_position |
Politics should aim for the common good.
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| gptkbp:setting_time |
Time is a measure of change.
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| gptkbp:view |
Death is the dissolution of the body.
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| gptkbp:view_on_knowledge_acquisition |
Knowledge is gained through experience.
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| gptkbp:view_on_perception |
Perception is subjective.
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| gptkbp:view_on_reason |
Reason is the highest faculty of the mind.
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| gptkbp:view_on_space |
Space is infinite.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_cosmos |
The cosmos is governed by natural laws.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_gods |
Gods are indifferent to human affairs.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_mind |
The mind is a physical entity.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_existence |
Existence is a fundamental aspect of reality.
Existence is a result of atomic interactions. |
| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_fear |
Fear can be overcome by knowledge.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_happiness |
Happiness is a goal of human existence.
Happiness is a state of mind. Happiness is achieved through wisdom. |
| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_knowledge |
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is cumulative. |
| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_love |
Love is a form of attraction.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_perception |
Perception is influenced by the observer.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_reality |
Reality is a construct of perception.
Reality is composed of atoms and void. |
| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_society |
Society is a construct of human relationships.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_space |
Space is a fundamental aspect of the universe.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_the_cosmos |
The cosmos is a vast and intricate system.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_the_mind |
The mind is a product of physical processes.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_the_self |
The self is a collection of experiences.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_the_universe |
The universe is a complex system.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_time |
Time is a continuous flow.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_truth |
Truth is discoverable through reason.
Truth is objective and can be discovered. |
| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_vice |
Vice is ignorance.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_virtue |
Virtue is a form of knowledge.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_nature_of_wisdom |
Wisdom is the highest virtue.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_soul |
The soul is made of atoms.
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| gptkbp:view_on_the_universe |
The universe is infinite.
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:On_Nature
nature of matter Great World Systems Little World Systems |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Greece
gptkb:Delian_League gptkb:Ancient_Greek |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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