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Atomic theory

 * Comment only: "The atomic theory" refers to the idea that the universe is made of atoms, and we go to Epicurus and others for it.  To some degree, Spinoza's theory of monads was a form of atomic theory, as well.  This has virtually nothing to do with the actual physical atom and is, instead, the philosophical position of realism.  The model of the universe we embrace now is not the atomic theory, as it's not really theoretical now.  Atomism is a very important line of thought in the history of philosophy, and I agree that any article on the theory should not be concerned with physics, quite.  A headnote disambiguation ought to take care of things, and a proper lead.  Geogre 11:39, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

This is an old FAC, restarted here now for the third time. Needs to be removed. Sandy (Talk) 12:41, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

POST-CLOSING NOTE: See Talk:Atomic theory/FAC archive sort, this is a dummy FAC created by copying from Featured article candidates/Atomic theory/Archive1 Sandy Georgia  (Talk)  02:14, 17 November 2020 (UTC)