Diogenes of Sinope: The Man in the Tub, Vol. 67 FROM THE PUBLISHER
The life and teachings of Diogenes of Sinope, the Greek philosopher who gave rise to classical Cynicism, deserve careful consideration because of their relevance to contemporary ethical issues. The task of reconstructing the philosopher's life, however, is exceedingly difficult, because in his case, more than in those of other ancient philosophers, we must deal not only with the scarcity of reliable sources and testimonies, but also with the mountains of anecdotal and fictional accounts that are responsible for the creation of a veritable literary legend around the Cynic who once lived in a tub. This comprehensive study reconstructs his biography on the basis of classical and Arabic sources, identifies the main ideas and principles of his philosophy, and shows the application of his philosophical message for our contemporary world.
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A comprehensive study of the life and teachings of the Cynic philosopher Diogenes of Sinope.
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A documented account of the life and philosophy of Diogenes of Sinope. Chapters reconstruct his life, elucidate the distinctive features of classical Cynicism, deal with the process through which Diogenes became a Cynic, and look at building blocks of Cynicism. A final chapter comments on the legacy of Diogenes and his persistent presence in the history of ideas in the Western world. Includes an annotated translation of Diogenes Laertius' Life of Diogenes of Sinope. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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