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The Unconventional Life of Diogenes of Sinope: A Radical Critique of Society

Introduction to Diogenes of Sinope Diogenes of Sinope, a prominent figure in ancient Greece, is best known as a central character within the philosophical school of Cynicism. Born around 412 or 403 BCE, Diogenes adopted a lifestyle that starkly contrasted with the materialism and social conventions prevalent in Athenian society. His teachings and actions embodied… Read More »The Unconventional Life of Diogenes of Sinope: A Radical Critique of Society