Diogenes Laertios's collection of biographical sketches of the great philosophers is an important document for the history of ancient philosophy. During the Renaissance, the rediscovery of this text led to literary creations, which substantially contributed to shaping the idea of the modern in the Early Modern Period. This study illustrates the multidimensional impact of the Lives on Byzantine traditions and the Italian Quattrocento.

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Christian Kaiser, LMU München, Germany.