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100 1 _aDiogenes Laertius
245 1 4 _aThe Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-06-16
508 _aTed Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers" by Diogenes Laertius is a compilation of historical accounts and biographical sketches written in the late 2nd century AD. This extensive work chronicles the lives and philosophies of various notable Greek philosophers, providing insights into their thoughts, contributions, and contexts. The text serves as a crucial source of information about the history of Greek philosophy, linking the emergence of philosophical thought to prominent figures like Thales, Solon, and Socrates. At the start of this work, the author presents an introduction outlining the origins and classifications of philosophy, distinguishing between the influences of Greek and non-Greek traditions. Diogenes Laertius discusses early philosophical figures and sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of notable philosophers, specifically starting with Thales. The opening portion introduces the structure of the work, highlighting the significance of philosophical teachings and the impact of early philosophers on subsequent thought, ultimately leading to a deeper dive into the lives of these influential thinkers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy, Ancient
653 _aPhilosophers, Ancient -- Biography
700 1 _aYonge, Charles Duke,
_d1812-1891
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57342
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