Lives of the eminent philosophers / Diogenes Laertius ; translated by Pamela Mensch ; edited by James Miller ; consulting editors, James Allen [and 6 others]
The translation is based on the most authoritative edition of the Greek text. 'Lives of the Eminent Philosophers' is a crucial source for much of what we know about the origins of philosophy in ancient Greece. Accompanied by dozens of artworks and newly commissioned essays that shed light...
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| Other title: | Lives, teachings, and sayings of famous philosophers. English. (Mensch) |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Ancient Greek |
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New York, NY :
Oxford University Press,
[2018]
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| Summary: | The translation is based on the most authoritative edition of the Greek text. 'Lives of the Eminent Philosophers' is a crucial source for much of what we know about the origins of philosophy in ancient Greece. Accompanied by dozens of artworks and newly commissioned essays that shed light on Diogenes' context and influence, this new, complete translation provides a revealing glimpse into the philosophers of Plato's Academy, Aristotle's Lyceum, and Epicurus' Garden. |
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| Physical Description: | xix, 676 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780190862176 0190862173 |