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| − | 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 several 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]]. | + | {{stub}}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 several 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 also believed in rejecting social conventions. For example, he supposedly carried a lantern by day, not by night, because he said he used it to look for an honest man. | Diogenes also believed in rejecting social conventions. For example, he supposedly carried a lantern by day, not by night, because he said he used it to look for an honest man. | ||
Revision as of 08:10, March 29, 2007
Template:StubDiogenes (400-325 B.C.) was a Greek philosopher who became the most famous of the Cynics. In adherence to his philosophy, Diogenes lived in several 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 also believed in rejecting social conventions. For example, he supposedly carried a lantern by day, not by night, because he said he used it to look for an honest man.