Anecdotes of the Cynics

Name: Anecdotes of the Cynics
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Anecdotes of the Cynics delves into the lives and teachings of ancient Cynic philosophers, capturing their wit and wisdom in short, illustrative tales. This compilation reveals their disdain for materialism and adherence to living virtuously through simplicity and truthfulness. The anecdotes provide a philosophical exploration of how they challenged conventions while seeking to live in accordance with nature and reason.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by ancient philosophical thoughts and enjoy exploring the sharp wit and wise sarcasm of Cynic philosophers. It offers a collection of enlightening and humorous anecdotes that provide insight into the values and perspectives of Cynicism, making it intriguing for readers who appreciate a blend of philosophy and psychology.

Anecdotes of the Cynics

'It's you who are the dogs...'

What makes us happy? For over 800 years the Cynic philosophers of ancient Greece and Rome argued that the answer lay in a simple, self-sufficient life.

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Anecdotes of the Cynics

It's you who are the dogs...

These tales capture the wit and wisdom of the Cynics, exploring their unique philosophical perspectives through engaging anecdotes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241251461

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Robert Dobbin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 53g

Pages: 64

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Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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.