Epicureanism at the origins of modernity [electronic resource] / Catherine Wilson. Wilson, Catherine, 1951- Epicureans (Greek philosophy) Atomism. Materialism. Mechanism (Philosophy) Philosophy, Modern. B512 187 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. This engaging and richly documented book examines the Scientific Revolution and the formation of the canon of early modern philosophy in light of the rediscovery and reworking of the materialistic philosophy of the ancient atomists, Epicurus and Lucretius. Oxford : Clarendon, 2008. 2008. 2008 Text 1 online resource (x, 304 p.) http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199238811.001.0001 eng