This is an annotated edition of the Lives, Doctrines, and Sayings of the Famous Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius, a comprehensive history of Greek philosophy from Thales to Epicurus. The edition includes critical notes, cross-references, and indexes, providing a wealth of information and insights for scholars and students of ancient philosophy and culture.

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