Hermann Diels

Hermann Diels was a German classical scholar and historian of ancient philosophy, born in 1848. He is best known for his work on Pre-Socratic philosophers, particularly through his edition of the "Fragmente der Vorsokratiker" ("Fragments of the Pre-Socratics"), which collected and analyzed the surviving pieces of early Greek thinkers. His meticulous scholarship helped shape modern understanding of ancient philosophy by providing accurate texts and interpretations. Diels's contributions advanced the study of ancient Greek thought, making him a foundational figure in the fields of classical philology and the history of early philosophy.