Women in Diogenes Laertius’ Lives of the Eminent Philosophers, part 3
Diogenes Laertius’s main intention was to write biographies of male philosophers, but his writings also reveal, sometimes unintentionally, women’s roles and attitudes to women in ancient times. The general themes include misogyny, but he also gave examples of respectful behavior towards women, and of the humor involved in negotiating congenial relationships. Read more