The concept of the infinite divisibility of matter was completely opposed by the atomic theory since within the center of the atom there could be no physical parts or empty space. Every atom was exactly like every other atom as a piece of corporeal stuff. But the atoms were also different in shape, and since their lines showed an infinite variety and could be set in any direction and arranged in any order, the atoms could enter into countless combinations. In their dense core there was no motion, while they themselves could move about in empty space. So for the atomic theory, the physical universe had two basic ingredients: The impassable atoms and passable space. As for I, space was unlimited in degree, and the atoms were infinite in
The concept of the infinite divisibility of matter was completely opposed by the atomic theory since within the center of the atom there could be no physical parts or empty space. Every atom was exactly like every other atom as a piece of corporeal stuff. But the atoms were also different in shape, and since their lines showed an infinite variety and could be set in any direction and arranged in any order, the atoms could enter into countless combinations. In their dense core there was no motion, while they themselves could move about in empty space. So for the atomic theory, the physical universe had two basic ingredients: The impassable atoms and passable space. As for I, space was unlimited in degree, and the atoms were infinite in