Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume I: Books 1-5 by Diogenes Laertius

Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume I: Books 1-5

Diogenes Laertius with R. D. Hicks (Translator)

592 pages hardcover 250

20 editions

nonfiction biography classics history philosophy challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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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 informatio...

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