The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Biographies, Doctrines, and Sayings from the Greek Schools of Ancient PhilosophyBy Diogenes Laertius
Length17h 35m
About this audiobook
The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers is an indispensable compendium of ancient Greek philosophy, presenting biographies, doctrines, sayings, and anecdotes from Thales and Pythagoras to Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, and the Stoics. Its style is eclectic and doxographical: part intellectual history, part biographical miscellany, part repository of memorable apophthegms. Though not always critical by modern standards, the work preserves traditions and fragments otherwise lost, standing at the intersection of classical biography, philosophical historiography, and late antique scholarly compilation. Diogenes Laertius remains an elusive figure, probably writing in the early third century CE, at a time when the great schools of Greek thought had become subjects of retrospective classification. His project reflects the learned culture of the Roman imperial period, with its fascination for lineage, sect, authority, and textual preservation. The breadth of his sources suggests access to earlier biographers, philosophical handbooks, and collections of maxims now vanished. This book is essential for readers seeking the texture of ancient philosophy as lived practice rather than abstract system alone. Students, classicists, historians of ideas, and general readers will find in it a lively gateway to the personalities, rivalries, doctrines, and enduring legacy of the Greek philosophical tradition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length17 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26LIFE OF XENOPHON.
2Introduction
27LIFE OF ÆSCHINES.
3Synopsis (Selection)
28LIFE OF ARISTIPPUS.
4Historical Context
29LIFE OF PHÆDO.
5PREFACE.
30LIFE OF EUCLIDES.
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6LIVES AND OPINIONS OF EMINENT PHILOSOPHERS.
31LIFE OF STILPO.
7BOOK I.
32LIFE OF CRITO.
8INTRODUCTION.
33LIFE OF SIMON.
9LIFE OF THALES.
34LIFE OF GLAUCO.
10LIFE OF SOLON.
35LIFE OF SIMIAS.
11LIFE OF CHILO.
36LIFE OF CEBES.
12LIFE OF PITTACUS.
37LIFE OF MENEDEMUS.
13LIFE OF BIAS.
38BOOK III.
14LIFE OF CLEOBULUS.
39LIFE OF PLATO.
15LIFE OF PERIANDER.
40BOOK IV.
16LIFE OF ANACHARSIS, THE SCYTHIAN.
41LIFE OF SPEUSIPPUS.
17LIFE OF MYSON.
42LIFE OF XENOCRATES.
18LIFE OF EPIMENIDES.
43LIFE OF POLEMO.
19LIFE OF PHERECYDES.
44LIFE OF CRATES.
20BOOK II.
45LIFE OF CRANTOR.
21LIFE OF ANAXIMANDER.
46LIFE OF ARCESILAUS.
22LIFE OF ANAXIMENES.
47LIFE OF BION.
23LIFE OF ANAXAGORAS.
48LIFE OF LACYDES.
24LIFE OF ARCHELAUS.
49LIFE OF CARNEADES.
25LIFE OF SOCRATES.
50LIFE OF CLITOMACHUS.
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