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Parrhesia - Speaking Truth to Power

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Diogenes of Sinope: The Father of Cynicism

Diogenes of Sinope was a historical figure in Athens who lived a very peculiar life. His way of doing philosophy was largely through the body, through acts of shamelessness and aggression. Part of his thinking is that the person who lives truthfully has nothing to hide. And if you have nothing to hide, then you should live as visibly as possible.

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