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Diogenes Laertius

Diogenes Laertius

b. 3d cent. B.C.

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography Ancient History Philosophy

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Laertius Diogenes, Diogenes Laertius, Diogenes,Laertius., Diogenes Laercio, Diogenes Laertios, Laërce Diogene

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Diogenes Laertius best known for?

    Diogenes Laertius is primarily known for his work, "Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers," which is a crucial source for the history of ancient Greek philosophy.

  • Is there a recommended starting point for reading Diogenes Laertius?

    Readers typically approach his "Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers" as a single, comprehensive work rather than a series with a specific starting point. It can be read in sections focusing on particular philosophers of interest.