How did Epicurus differ from the theory of the earlier atomists?
A)He believed that the movement of atoms had little effect on the behavior of the universe.
B)He believed humans could manipulate atoms to change themselves.
C)He believed that atoms were not the smallest units of matter.
D)He inserted the concept of free will.

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Epicurus introduced the concept of "swerve" or "clinamen," which allowed for free will by suggesting that atoms could deviate from their determined paths, unlike earlier atomists who believed in a deterministic universe.

How Did Epicurus Differ from the Theory of the Earlier