Diogenes Laërtius · fl. 3rd century CE
Lives of Eminent Philosophers 7.191 — Diogenes Laërtius on Chrysippus
Translation by R. D. Hicks (1925)
Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers 7.191
Reported speech · Diogenes Laërtius on Chrysippus
Choosing from Alternatives, addressed to Gorgippides, one book. A Contribution to the Subject of Consequents, one book. On the Argument which employs three Terms, also addressed to Gorgippides, one book. On Judgements of Possibility, addressed to Clitus, four books. A Reply to the Work of Philo on Meanings, one book. On the Question what are False Judgements, one book. Third series: Of Imperatives, two books. Of Asking Questions, two books. Of Inquiry, four books. Epitome of Interrogation and Inquiry, one book. Epitome of Reply, one book. Of Investigation, two books. Of Answering Questions, four books.
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Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers 7.191 (on Chrysippus), tr. R. D. Hicks (1925)
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