Democritus (mar 12, 460 BC – aug 28, 370 BC)
Description:
Ancient Greek philosopher who developed classical atomism. Proposed a world made up of hard, indivisibly particles of matter moving through empty space. These particles have shape, mass, and motion, but no other qualities.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 12, 460 BC
aug 28, 370 BC
~ 89 years