Diogene Laertio, Eunapio Sardiano & Hesychio Illvstrio - Vitae Philosophorum - 1596
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Vitae Philosophorum is a 1596 Latin re-edition by Diogene Laertio, Eunapio Sardiano and Hesychio Illvstrio, bound in vellum.
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Rare edition of this major collection devoted to the life, doctrines and teachings of the philosophers of Antiquity -
Written in Latin, this work gathers several historical and biographical testimonies that allow one to discover the great figures of Greek thought, their conceptions of the world, their moral principles and the intellectual traditions to which they belong -
The main part consists of the ten books of Lives, Doctrines and Sayings of the Illustrious Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius, an ancient author whose work represents one of the most important sources for the history of Greek philosophy -
Diogene Laertio, Eunapio Sardiano & Hesychio Illvstrio - Vitae Philosophorum - 1596 - Raphelengium -
711 Pages + Index
Good binding condition, the volume in full vellum with flap, small stains and signs of wear, a few minor defects on the cover, traces of laces, blue edges, title in ink on the back -
Good interior condition, browning, title page with old handwritten notes partially obscured, good copy -
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –
Rare edition of this major collection devoted to the life, doctrines and teachings of the philosophers of Antiquity -
Written in Latin, this work gathers several historical and biographical testimonies that allow one to discover the great figures of Greek thought, their conceptions of the world, their moral principles and the intellectual traditions to which they belong -
The main part consists of the ten books of Lives, Doctrines and Sayings of the Illustrious Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius, an ancient author whose work represents one of the most important sources for the history of Greek philosophy -
Diogene Laertio, Eunapio Sardiano & Hesychio Illvstrio - Vitae Philosophorum - 1596 - Raphelengium -
711 Pages + Index
Good binding condition, the volume in full vellum with flap, small stains and signs of wear, a few minor defects on the cover, traces of laces, blue edges, title in ink on the back -
Good interior condition, browning, title page with old handwritten notes partially obscured, good copy -
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History, Literature, Philosophy
Book title
Vitae Philosophorum
Author/ Illustrator
Diogene Laertio, Eunapio Sardiano & Hesychio Illvstrio
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1596
Edition
Reprint
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Plantiniana apud Franciscum Raphelengium
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
720
