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Leucippus

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Leucippus (lived 5th century AD)

Ancient Greek philosopher. He was the originator of the atomistic theory afterwards more fully developed by Democritus. Leucippus was probably born in Miletus in Asia Minor.



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Nay, even that school which is most accused of atheism doth most demonstrate religion; that is, the school of Leucippus and Democritus and Epicurus.
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