Lucretius' De rerum natura (On the nature of things) is believed to be a masterpiece of Epicurean philosophy. Epicurus taught that the world could be understood by reason and that religion only arouses unnecessary fear. Lucretius denounced established beliefs in deities and supernatural beings. De rerum natura (On the nature of things) is praised for its idea of nature as a source of life, death, joy, peace, and terror. It is not a poem restricted on thoughts about the physical world, as Epicureanism also offers guidelines for human relationships. Lucretius's philosophy of how human beings should live includes pursuing friendship and avoiding war. I bought a translated copy years ago. Lucretius' De rerum natura (On the nature of things) was
