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.
The Loeb Classical Library edition of Diogenes Laertius is in two volumes.
By:
Diogenes Laertius Translated by:
R. D. Hicks Imprint: Harvard Uni.Press Academi Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 162mm,
Width: 108mm,
Spine: 38mm
Weight: 499g ISBN:9780674992047 ISBN 10: 0674992040 Series:Loeb Classical Library Publication Date:01 January 1925 Audience:
College/higher education
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
