Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume 1

Laertius Diogenes, Diogenes Laertius, Diogène Laërce

Harvard University Press, 1925 - Philosophers, Ancient - 592 pages

"This rich compendium on the lives and doctrines of philosophers ranges over three centuries, from Thales to Epicurus (to whom the whole tenth book is devoted); 45 important figures are portrayed. Diogenes Laertius carefully compiled his information from hundreds of sources and enriches his accounts with numerous quotations. Diogenes Laertius lived probably in the earlier half of the 3rd century CE, his ancestry and birthplace being unknown. His history, in ten books, is divided unscientifically into two 'Successions' or sections: 'Ionian' from Anaximander to Theophrastus and Chrysippus, including the Socratic schools; 'Italian' from Pythagoras to Epicurus, including the Eleatics and sceptics. It is a very valuable collection of quotations and facts." -- Publisher description.

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Here are the ancient philosophers. Their biographies encapsulates their positions on reality. Wonderful read, but should not be used as a shortcut to reading their works.

Contents

• INTRODUCTION: ix
• TESTIMONIA: 1
• SOLON: 65

Bibliographic information

• Title: Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume 1; Volumes 1-2 of Diogenes Laertius in two volumes; Half-title: The Loeb classical library. [Greek authors.]; Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Robert Drew Hicks; Loeb classical library; Loeb classical library. Greek authors; Volumes 1-2 of Works, Diogenes Laertius
• Authors: Laertius Diogenes, Diogenes Laertius, Diogène Laërce
• Editor: Harvard University
• Translated by: Robert Drew Hicks
• Contributors: H.C. Hofheimer II Family Foundation, Harvard College
• Edition: 9, reprint, revised
• Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1925
• ISBN: 0674992032, 9780674992030
• Length: 592 pages