Physics of the Stoics

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The book delves into Stoic physics, emphasizing its foundational continuum concept as a significant contribution to the understanding of physical systems. It explores the origins of Stoic continuum theory, linking it to pre-Stoic science and philosophy. The author illustrates the Stoics' efforts to develop a coherent framework that explains essential physical phenomena through a limited set of fundamental principles, highlighting the intellectual evolution of these ideas in the context of ancient thought.