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Cynic philosopher and follower of Crates. 3rd Century BC: Bion of Borysthenes: c. 325–c. 250 BC Cynic philosopher and Sophist. Sotades of Maroneia: fl. 275 BC Poet who wrote on Cynic themes. Menippus of Gadara: fl. 275 BC Cynic philosopher and moral satirist. Menedemus: fl. 250 BC Cynic philosopher Cercidas of Megalopolis: c. 290–c. 220 BC ...
The Cynic movement was a core part of the post-Socratic ancient Western philosophy. It was characterized by an emotional detachment from the external world. It was characterized by an emotional detachment from the external world.
Classical Cynics followed this philosophy to the extent of neglecting everything not furthering their perfection of virtue and attainment of happiness, thus, the title of Cynic, derived from the Greek word κύων (meaning "dog") because they allegedly neglected society, hygiene, family, money, etc., in a manner reminiscent of dogs. They ...
Laughing Philosopher: Democritus [6] Longshoreman Philosopher: Eric Hoffer [7] Mother of Feminism: Mary Wollstonecraft [8] Philosopher of Fascism: Giovanni Gentile [9] Plato: Aristocles son of Ariston, [10] but see Plato#Name. The Philosopher: Aristotle [4] Weeping Philosopher: Heraclitus [6] Bottled Wasp (aka Wasp in a Bottle): Charles Sanders ...
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Cynic philosophers (2 C, 19 P) Pages in category "Cynicism" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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Pages in category "Roman-era Cynic philosophers" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.