Project Gutenberg 2018-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 2177 Diogenes Laertius Laërtius, Diogenes Laertius, Diogenes Διογένης Λαέρτιος Λαέρτιος, Διογένης Yonge, Charles Duke 1812 1891 Yonge, C. D. (Charles Duke) The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Philosophy, Ancient Philosophers, Ancient -- Biography B Text Category: Biographies Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1363447 2025-07-23T04:05:38.025264 text/html 1362055 2023-10-04T07:54:00 text/html 553708 2025-07-23T04:05:53.962165 application/epub+zip 574856 2025-07-23T04:05:40.564277 application/epub+zip 561874 2025-07-23T04:05:39.276289 application/epub+zip 930593 2025-07-23T04:06:03.264136 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 851974 2025-07-23T04:05:52.361211 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 812472 2022-08-25T18:04:56.097241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1154866 2025-07-23T04:05:35.668297 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1154686 2023-10-04T07:51:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18429 2025-07-23T04:06:03.418134 application/rdf+xml 8517 2025-07-23T04:05:39.452271 image/jpeg 1531 2025-07-23T04:05:39.366277 image/jpeg 409883 2018-06-16T14:34:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 516049 2025-07-23T04:05:38.120254 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia