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Philosophy: The Love of Wisdom | A Guide to Life

Eternalised

CHAPTER

The Philosophy of Cynicism

Cynicism was outlined by Antisthenes, a disciple of Socrates. Diogenes the cynic were seen as its archetypal figure. The cynic denounced social conventions and urged a return to living a simple life in conformity with nature. For diogenes, most people didn't even qualify as men, they were all rascals and scoundrels.

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