Short article summarising some things we know about the life and thought of the philosopher Antisthenes, one of Socrates’ closest companions and an important precursor of Stoicism.
Tag archives: Cynicism
The Dog of Philosophy
Children’s story about Diogenes the Cynic.
How Spartan were the Stoics?
This brief article draws together some notes exploring the relationship between Stoic philosophy and the ancient Spartan way of life.
The Sale of Diogenes the Cynic by Pirates
The ancient story of Diogenes the Cynic’s capture by pirates and auction as a slave.
Verses from the Cynic Philosopher Crates of Thebes
Some fragmentary verses concerning Cynic philosophy attribtued to Crates of Thebes.
The Cynic Prayer of Crates
The Cynic prayer attributed to the philosopher Crates of Thebes, student of Diogenes of Sinope.
Poems about Diogenes the Cynic
Some lines of ancient Greek verse referring to Diogenes of Sinope, the founder of Cynicism.
Menedemos: Cynic in Fancy Dress?
Snippet about the ancient Cynic philosopher Menedemos, and his unusual attire.
Some Comments on Stoicism & Cynicism
Some excerpts from Diogenes Laertius, discussing the close relationship between ancient Cynicism and Stoicism.