Ancient philosophers on the end of the world: gradual decay or sudden destruction?

A Guardian feature, carried by two of its sections, looks at how Plato, Epicurus and the Stoics pictured the apocalypse. The items provide only the opening lines, so the full argument is not visible.

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1. 22 Oct, 16:00 UTCGuardian feature on ancient apocalypse views

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