====== Epicurus' Twelve Principles of Nature ======

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The Elementary Principles of Nature as set forth by Epicurus and summarized in English by Norman Dewitt in his book "Epicurus And His Philosophy":

[[:pn_01|PN 01]] Matter is uncreatable.

[[:pn_02|PN 02]] Matter is indestructible.

[[:pn_03|PN 03]] The universe consists of solid bodies and void.

[[:pn_04|PN 04]] Solid bodies are either compounds or simple.

[[:pn_05|PN 05]] The multitude of atoms is infinite.

[[:pn_06|PN 06]] The void is infinite in extent.

[[:pn_07|PN 07]] The atoms are always in motion.

[[:pn_08|PN 08]] The speed of atomic motion is uniform.

[[:pn_09|PN 09]] Motion is linear in space, vibratory in compounds.

[[:pn_10|PN 10]] Atoms are capable of swerving slightly at any point in space or time.

[[:pn_11|PN 11]] Atoms are characterized by three qualities: weight, shape and size.

[[:pn_12|PN 12]] The number of the different shapes is not infinite, merely innumerable.

