How Did Epicurus Differ from the Theory of the Earlier

question 32

Multiple Choice

How did Epicurus differ from the theory of the earlier atomists?

• A)He believed that the movement of atoms had little effect on the behavior of the universe.
• B)He believed humans could manipulate atoms to change themselves.
• C)He believed that atoms were not the smallest units of matter.
• D)He inserted the concept of free will.

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