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Diogenes Laertius

Diogenes Laertius

Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume II, Books 610 (Loeb Classical Library No. 185)

by Diogenes Laertius

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appears in Stoicism, Philosophy, and Social Sciences.

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 p...

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