c. 460 – c. 370 BC
c. 450 – c. 430 BC
Democritus studied under Leucippus and other prominent philosophers of his time.
c. 460 – c. 370 BC
Democritus is known for developing the atomic theory and making significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy.
c. 460 – c. 370 BC
Democritus proposed that all matter consists of indivisible atoms and the void, laying the foundation for modern atomic theory.
c. 460 – c. 370 BC
Democritus was a prominent figure in Ancient Greek philosophy and made important contributions to the understanding of the natural world.
c. 460 – c. 370 BC
Democritus' atomic theory and philosophical ideas greatly influenced later thinkers and continue to impact scientific thought and philosophy.