Ancient Greek philosopher from Abdera who, together with his teacher Leucippus, developed the first systematic atomist theory: the idea that all matter consists of indivisible particles (atoms) moving through void.
Articulated philosophical atomism — the foundation of materialist metaphysics — and applied it to cosmology, perception, and ethics, arguing that happiness (euthymia) arises from inner balance.
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