The Lives of the Peripatetics:
An Analysis of the Contents and Structure of Diogenes Laertius'
'Vitae philosophorum' Book 5
by Michael G. Sollenberger,
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Contents
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I. Introduction |
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II. The Place of the Peripatos among the Other Schools of Philosophy |
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III. Diogenes' Choice of Peripatetics |
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IV. The Content of the Laertian bios |
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1. 'Biography Proper' |
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a) Origin: Homeland and Genealogy |
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b) Education |
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c) Foundation of or Succession to the Headship of the School |
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d) Physical Appearance and Personal Qualities |
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e) Political Activities |
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f) Disciples and Pupils |
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g) Other Important Events |
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h) Anecdotes |
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i) Apophthegms |
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j) Chronological Information |
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k) Death |
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2. Writings |
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3. Doctrines |
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4. Personal Documents: Wills |
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5. Homonyms |
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V. Conclusion |
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