ancient atomism

ancient atomism the theory, originated by Leucippus and elaborated by Democritus, that the ultimate realities are atoms and the void. The theory was later used by Epicurus as the foundation for a philosophy stressing ethical concerns, Epicureanism. See also DEMOCRITUS , EPICUREANIS. D.W.G.

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