Fun facts
was Democritus married
No
This term refers to the smallest unit of matter that retains the identity of an element.
Atom
Who were Democritus’ parents?
Hegesistratus and Damasippe
Democritus also developed a theory of...
Perception
Who was his mentor that shared the same theory with him?
Leucippus
This Greek philosopher rejected the idea of atoms and instead taught that everything is made from the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire.
Aristotle
Where was Democritus born?
Abdera, Thrace
Did society accept his ideas at the time?
No
In his hometown, he was known as...
The Mocker, for laughing at the foolishness of people as he traveled in search of wisdom.
Atoms differ from shape, arrangement and _____
Position
When did he died?
370 BC
He claims that images are
Thin layers of atoms
Democritus was known as the...
Laughing philosopher
What is the name of his most famous theory?
Atomism
When was Democritus born?
460 BCE
How many theories did the create?
2