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Democritus’ atom theory is most similar to modern:

The Lego analogy in the text illustrates:

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1
The Lego analogy in the text illustrates:
The structure and permanence of atoms
The joy of childhood play
The superiority of modern toys
Why ancient thinkers liked games
2
Democritus’ atom theory is most similar to modern:
Molecular and particle physics
Artistic symbolism
Psychological behaviorism
Biological evolution
3
Which best reflects Democritus’ materialist philosophy?
All existence is made up of atoms and void
Atoms are governed by divine laws
All events are predestined by fate
Only spiritual causes explain the soul
4
What is the main philosophical implication of "everything happens mechanically"?
Events are directed by divine intervention
Humans can change natural laws by thinking
Natural processes obey predictable laws, not spiritual forces
All scientific explanations are illusions
5
What did Democritus mean by the word atom?
A tiny indivisible and eternal building block
A divine element that brings life
A solid unit that can be infinitely divided
A visible particle that can only be seen in water
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Why did Democritus reject the idea of an immortal soul?
He thought soul atoms dispersed after death
He believed the gods recycled souls
He believed only animals had souls
He claimed the soul lived in nature