Diogenes Laertius Compact Edition Lives of Eminent Philosophers Trade Paperback 2020-image
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Diogenes Laertius Compact Edition Lives of Eminent Philosophers Trade Paperback 2020-image

Diogenes Laertius Compact Edition Lives of Eminent Philosophers Trade Paperback 2020

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Table Of Content: Preface, James MillerIntroduction, A. A. LongTranslator's Note, Pamela MenschMapLives of the Eminent PhilosophersBook 1Book 2Book 3Book 4Book 5Book 6Book 7Book 8Book 9Book 10Guide to Further Reading, Jay R. ElliottGlossary of Ancient Sources, Joseph M. LemelinIllustration CreditsIndex Dewey Decimal: 180 Book Title: Lives of the Eminent Philosophers : Compact Edition Topic: General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical Genre: Philosophy Number of Pages: 480 Pages brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-13: 9780197523391 Item Width: 6.1 in Publication Year: 2020 Synopsis: Diogenes Laertiu was a Greek writer who probably lived in the first half of the third century AD. Nothing is known about his life, apart from his authorship of the Lives of the Eminent Philosophers. Book jacket., This new edition of the Lives, in a faithful and eminently readable translation by Pamela Mensch, is the first rendering of the complete text into English in nearly a century. Lavishly illustrated with a vast array of artwork that attests to the profound impact of Diogenes on the Western imagination, this edition also includes detailed notes and an informative introduction., Everyone wants to live a meaningful life. Long before our own day of self-help books offering twelve-step programs and other guides to attain happiness, the philosophers of ancient Greece explored the riddle of what makes a life worth living, producing a wide variety of ideas and examples to follow. This rich tradition was recast by Diogenes Laertius into an anthology, a miscellany of maxims and anecdotes, that generations of Western readers have consulted for edification as well as entertainment ever since the Lives of the Eminent Philosophers , first compiled in the third century AD, came to prominence in Renaissance Italy. To this day, it remains a crucial source for much of what we know about the origins and practice of philosophy in ancient Greece, covering a longer period of time and a larger number of figures-from Pythagoras and Socrates to Aristotle and Epicurus-than any other ancient source., Everyone wants to live a meaningful life. Long before our own day of self-help books offering twelve-step programs and other guides to attain happiness, the philosophers of ancient Greece explored the riddle of what makes a life worth living, producing a wide variety of ideas and examples to follow. This rich tradition was recast by Diogenes Laertius into an anthology, a miscellany of maxims and anecdotes, that generations of Western readers have consulted for edification as well as entertainment ever since the Lives of the Eminent Philosophers, first compiled in the third century AD, came to prominence in Renaissance Italy. To this day, it remains a crucial source for much of what we know about the origins and practice of philosophy in ancient Greece, covering a longer period of time and a larger number of figures-from Pythagoras and Socrates to Aristotle and Epicurus-than any other ancient source. LC Classification Number: B168.D513 Illustrator: Yes Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 1.2 in Author: Diogenes Laertius, Pamela Mensch Intended Audience: Trade ISBN-10: 0197523390 Item Weight: 24.8 Oz Language: English Reviews: "Now, readers can consult the Lives in a beautiful English translation by Pamela Mensch. This translation will undoubtedly supersede that by Robert Hicks, published in 1925 and until now the standard English version. [...] Oxford University Press have also done a wonderful job. Thefootnotes...are well judged, providing important background information without overwhelming the text. Embellishment is provided in the form of many philosophically inspired artworks, all handsomely reproduced [...] A set of essays by leading scholars such as Anthony Grafton, Ingrid Rowland andDorandi himself help introduce the Lives and its reception to general readers. The book is like no history of philosophy that such readers will be used to."--Times Literary Supplement gtin13: 9780197523391 Item Length: 9.1 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

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  1. This compact edition of *Lives of the Eminent Philosophers* is a fantastic read—clear, engaging, and packed with fascinating insights into ancient thinkers. Pamela Mensch’s translation keeps it lively while staying true to Diogenes Laertius’ original work. Perfect for philosophy lovers who want a portable yet thorough reference. Highly recommended!

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