The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers (ePub)
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Diogenes Laertius' 'The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers' stands as a cornerstone of classical philosophical biography, authored in the vibrant intellectual epoch of third-century Greece. Beyond a mere collection of biographies, this work...
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Diogenes Laertius' 'The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers' stands as a cornerstone of classical philosophical biography, authored in the vibrant intellectual epoch of third-century Greece. Beyond a mere collection of biographies, this work intricately weaves the rich tapestry of Greek philosophy, detailing the evolution and intersection of the Ionian and Italian schools, complemented by Laërtius' own unembellished poetic musings. The prose harmoniously balances erudition and accessibility, charting a lineage from Anaximander to Chrysippus on the Ionian front, and from Pythagoras to Epicurus within the Italian domain, affording readers a profound look into the lives and minds that shaped Western thought.
Diogenes Laertius remains an enigmatic figure whose motivations and origins are as cloaked in mystery as are the precise reasons compelling him to document the philosophic legacies of antiquity. Nonetheless, his meticulous accounts are undergirded by an unabashed reverence for his subjects, and emerge as essential to preserving the dialogues and maxims of figures whose own writings have been largely lost to the sands of time. In what could be described as an act of preservation and devotion, Laertius gifts posterity with a vibrant portal into the classical philosophical world, a testament to his deep appreciation for the wisdom traditions inherited by his culture.
'The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers' invites scholars, students, and the philosophically inclined lay reader to traverse the landscapes of ancient philosophic discourse. Laertius' compendium stands not only as a vital historical artifact but also as a vivid collection of narratives and ideas that continue to resonate through the ages, engaging those who seek to comprehend the origins and trajectories of philosophical inquiry. His work, brimming with both historical gravitas and charming anecdote, bestows upon the modern intellect a timeless camaraderie with the intellectual giants of yore.
Diogenes Laertius remains an enigmatic figure whose motivations and origins are as cloaked in mystery as are the precise reasons compelling him to document the philosophic legacies of antiquity. Nonetheless, his meticulous accounts are undergirded by an unabashed reverence for his subjects, and emerge as essential to preserving the dialogues and maxims of figures whose own writings have been largely lost to the sands of time. In what could be described as an act of preservation and devotion, Laertius gifts posterity with a vibrant portal into the classical philosophical world, a testament to his deep appreciation for the wisdom traditions inherited by his culture.
'The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers' invites scholars, students, and the philosophically inclined lay reader to traverse the landscapes of ancient philosophic discourse. Laertius' compendium stands not only as a vital historical artifact but also as a vivid collection of narratives and ideas that continue to resonate through the ages, engaging those who seek to comprehend the origins and trajectories of philosophical inquiry. His work, brimming with both historical gravitas and charming anecdote, bestows upon the modern intellect a timeless camaraderie with the intellectual giants of yore.
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Diogenes Laertius was a biographer of the Greek philosophers, believed to have lived in the early 3rd century AD, though his exact lifespan remains unclear. An enigmatic figure, Diogenes Laertius penned one of the most influential works concerning the lives and teachings of the ancient philosophers, titled 'The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers' (also known simply as 'Lives of the Eminent Philosophers'). This compendium is a principal source for the history of Greek philosophy, invaluable for its plentiful, albeit at times inconsistent, accounts of the lives, philosophies, and sayings of eminent philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the Hellenistic period. The work is organized according to the philosophical schools, rather than chronology, and provides a unique blend of biography, doxography, and anecdote - though the veracity of some of the more anecdotal content has been the subject of scholarly debate. Nevertheless, Diogenes Laertius' contribution to the preservation of philosophical thought is undisputed, as his accounts often include references to otherwise lost works and traditions. His style is considered more colloquial and less formalistic than typical of scholarly works of his time, which helps illuminate the human aspects of these larger-than-life philosophical figures for posterity.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Laertius Diogenes
- 2023, 428 Seiten, Englisch
- Übersetzer: Charles Duke Yonge
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547723301
- Erscheinungsdatum: 16.11.2023
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