The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers - Diogenes Laertius

The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers - Diogenes Laertius by Diogenes Laertius is a paperback for readers who like their history and ideas with some substance. Runs to about 600 pages, so it's the sort of book you keep on the desk rather than the nightstand – good for students, researchers and anyone curious about the subject.

What it's about

The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius is a foundational classical text that preserves the biographies, teachings, and philosophical doctrines of the most influential thinkers of ancient Greece. Compiled in the 3rd century AD, this monumental work documents the lives and ideas of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Pythagoras, Zeno, and many others, offering invaluable insight into the origins of Western philosophy. Blending biography, recorded sayings, historical anecdotes, and summaries of philosophical systems—including Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism, Skepticism, and Platonism—this enduring volume serves as a primary source for classical scholarship and intellectual history. Essential for students of philosophy, classics, ancient history, political thought, and ethics, this work remains a cornerstone in the study of Greek philosophical traditions and their lasting global influence.

Book details

• Author: Diogenes Laertius
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 600
• Publisher: DD Books
• Published: 2026
• Category: Philosophy

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The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers is written by Diogenes Laertius.

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