Volume I. Lives of Eminent Philosophers
Books 1-5

This rich compendium on the lives and doctrines of the ancient philosophers ranges over three centuries, from Thales to Epicurus (to whom Diogenes Laertius devotes the whole last book), portraying 45 important figures. The information has been carefully and industriously compiled from hundreds of sources and is enriched by numerous quotations.

Series No. 184 / 586 pages / ISBN 0-674-99203-2