The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers · Character
Solon
Athenian lawgiver and one of the Seven Sages, whose neat dress and gymnasium habits belied the political wisdom that saved his city from ruin.
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Also known as wise Solon, Solon the Athenian
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Solon is highlighted as a wise lawgiver who recaptured Salamis, enacted laws, and advised against tyranny.
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In Book I: The Origins and Divisions of Philosophy: Solon is highlighted as a wise lawgiver who recaptured Salamis, enacted laws, and advised against tyranny. His letters to Periander and Epimenides are included.
Later, in Thales: Mentioned as a fellow sage and correspondent of Thales, invited to Miletus.
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- Other
Character groups
- The Seven Sages and Wise Men
- Major Philosophers and Biographers
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Book I: The Origins and Divisions of Philosophy
- Thales
- Solon
- Cleobulus
- Anacharsis, the Scythian
- Epimenides
- Endnotes
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