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[[Image:Diogenes2.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Bust of Diogenes (3rd century B.C. - The Vatican Museum, Rome.)]]
[[Image:Diogenes2.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Bust of Diogenes (3rd century B.C. - The Vatican Museum, Rome.)]]
'''Diogenes''' (400-325 B.C.) was a [[Greek]] [[philosopher]] who became the most famous of the [[Cynics]]. In adherence to his philosophy, Diogenes lived in severe poverty. By legend, he lived in a tub! His nickname was Greek for "the dog," from which the name "Cynic" derives. His teacher was [[Antisthenes]].
'''Diogenes''' (400-325 B.C.) was a [[Greek]] [[philosopher]] who became the most famous of the [[Cynics]]. In adherence to his philosophy, Diogenes lived in severe poverty. According to legend, he lived in a tub. His nickname was Greek for "the dog," from which the name "Cynic" derives. His teacher was [[Antisthenes]].
Upon the arrival of [[Alexander the Great]] in [[Athens]], the home of Diogenes, the great king is said to have approached Diogenes and said, "Great Diogones the philosopher, ask of me anything you wish, and it is yours," to which Diogenes replied, "I ask that you step away - you are blocking the sun." This demonstrated Diogenes' contempt for worldly goods, worldly mores, and social standing.
Upon the arrival of [[Alexander the Great]] in [[Athens]], the home of Diogenes, the great king is said to have approached Diogenes and said, "Great Diogones the philosopher, ask of me anything you wish, and it is yours," to which Diogenes replied, "I ask that you step away - you are blocking the sun." This demonstrated Diogenes' contempt for worldly goods, worldly mores, and social standing.
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''Because Diogenes believed that virtue was better revealed in action than in theory, he made his life a protest against what he thought of as a corrupt society... In later art, Diogenes is often depicted in a torn cloak, with a dog, carrying a lantern.'' [http://www.artmagick.com/pictures/picture.aspx?id=5600&name=diogenes]
''Because Diogenes believed that virtue was better revealed in action than in theory, he made his life a protest against what he thought of as a corrupt society... In later art, Diogenes is often depicted in a torn [[cloak]], with a dog, carrying a lantern.'' [http://www.artmagick.com/pictures/picture.aspx?id=5600&name=diogenes]
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