Which philosopher's work greatly influenced Epicurus' physics and cosmology?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Democritus
Answer
Epicurus derived much of his physics and cosmology from the earlier philosopher Democritus. Both philosophers believed that the universe is infinite and eternal, and that all matter is made up of tiny, invisible particles called atoms.
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