Democritus

Democritus(de mock krites) (/dɪˈmɒkrɪtəs)  was born in Abdera, Greece in 460BC. He lived to be 90 years old, dying in the year 370BC.

He studied natural philosophy in Thrace, Athens, and Abdera, Greece.

*Democritus, (de mock krites) (/dɪˈmɒkrɪtəs) was an ancient Greek philosopher who is viewed by many as being the “father of modern science”.

He is best acknowledged for the atomic or atomistic philosophy he co-developed with his instructor, Leucippus (Lou sip pus)

Democritus is also renowned for being a pioneer of mathematics and geometry.

He was known for his modesty, simplicity, and commitment to his studies.

In ancient times he was known as the ‘laughing philosopher’ because of his emphasis on the value of ‘cheerfulness

He had a penchant for knowledge that led him to travel to various lands such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Persia, and India.

Democritus’ travels contributed to his one hundred talents such as, herbs, plants, and stones.

Democritus obtained recognition due to his comprehension of natural phenomena, and predicted variations in the weather.

His understanding of natural phenomena led people to believe in that he could predict future events.

Democritus hypothesis that an infinite number of significant, imperishable atoms continuously move eternally in space.

Democritus’ studies discovered that atoms are indivisible, not because they are small but because they are solid.

Democritus also learned that the particular arrangements of atoms in combination produce qualities of color, flavor, odor, temperature, and hardness.

Democritus knew that if a stone was divided in half, the two halves would have essentially the same properties as the whole.Therefore, he reasoned that if the stone were to be continually cut into smaller and smaller pieces then; at some point, there would be a piece which would be so small as to be indivisible. He called these small pieces of matter "atomos," the Greek word for indivisible.