Diogène Laërce - Diogenis Laertii

Rare scholarly edition of one of the most important testimonies on the life and thought of the philosophers of ancient Greek philosophy. Its title, which can be translated as Lives, Doctrines, and Sayings of Illustrious Philosophers in Ten Books, clearly announces the ambition of this work: to gather biographical information, doctrinal expositions, anecdotes, and memorable sayings that illuminate the great figures of ancient philosophy. Diogenes Laërtius, a Greek author whose exact period of activity remains uncertain, probably situated between the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE, compiled a vast amount of traditions relating to the thinkers who shaped the intellectual history of Greece. Diogenes Laërtius - Laertius] Diogenis Laertii, Vitis, Dogmatibus et Apophthegmatibus Clarorum Philosophorum Libri X. Graece et latine ad fidem optimorum - 1739 - Gotthard, Ioannem Puttnerum 558 Pages. Condition of binding: Good; the work is in its full original brown morocco, some wear from use, a few minor defects on covers and spine, hinges cracked, title piece damaged, headcap missing, corners worn, red edges, smooth decorated spine - Nice interior condition, browning and damp traces, title page printed in red and black, text in two columns, presence of fine small engravings, handwritten inscription on the first page, marbled endpapers in acceptable condition, good copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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