The atomic theory was not generally accepted in the time of Democritus, largely because of its deterministic character, for it allows no chance, choice, or free will.


p. 287 - Before Galileo, The Birth of Modern Science in Medieval Europe (2012)


The atomic theory was not generally accepted in the time of Democritus, largely because of its deterministic character, for it allows no chance,...

The atomic theory was not generally accepted in the time of Democritus, largely because of its deterministic character, for it allows no chance,...

The atomic theory was not generally accepted in the time of Democritus, largely because of its deterministic character, for it allows no chance,...

The atomic theory was not generally accepted in the time of Democritus, largely because of its deterministic character, for it allows no chance,...