person
Democritus
Pre-Socratic philosopher of Abdera (c. 460–370 BC), the atomist; named among the wise whom death overtook all the same.
Reading notes
- Meditations §3.3.1 Democritus
The atomist of Abdera (c. 460–370 BC); named among the wise whom death overtook all the same ('vermin' here glances at his reported end).