The Cynic Philosophers

Name: The Cynic Philosophers
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By Lucian and Diogenes of Sinope and Emperor Julian

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The Cynic Philosophers is a compilation of works by Lucian, Diogenes of Sinope, and Emperor Julian, exploring the teachings and humorous dialogues of the Cynic school of philosophy. This collection presents a vivid examination of Cynicism, highlighting its emphasis on living a life of virtue in accordance with nature, while challenging social conventions and materialism. Through sharp wit and insightful anecdotes, these philosophers question societal norms and encourage readers to seek truth and simplicity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring philosophical ideas that challenge conventions through sharp wit and critical perspectives. The works of Lucian, Diogenes, and Emperor Julian offer insights into Cynicism and provide an engaging look at philosophical discourse in antiquity, blended with humour and satire.

The Cynic Philosophers

From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. This title examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophy's contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time.

From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply.

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A unique new volume illuminating the philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman Cynics

From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness.

In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141192222

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Robert Dobbin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 288

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Diogenes of Sinope Emperor Julian Lucian Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Robert Dobbin was born in New York City in 1958. He received a PhD in Classics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989, and taught history and classics at college level for years. He is the author of Epictetus Discourses- Book One (1998), as well as articles on Virgil, Plato and Pythagoras. He has also translated Epictetus's Discourses and Selected Writings (2008) for Penguin Classics. Currently he works as a book editor in northern California.