Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Vol 1, Books 1-5 by Diogenes Laërtius, Robert Drew Hicks

Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Vol 1, Books 1-5

Diogenes Laërtius, Robert Drew Hicks

592 pages • first pub 250 (editions)

nonfiction biography classics philosophy challenging informative 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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