Diogenes

From his quest for an honest man to his unconventional journey through life as he challenges societal norms and pushes the boundaries of accepted wisdom. From his encounters with Alexander the Great to his willingness to publicly shed his clothes, Diogenes was not afraid to be different. Imagine roaming the…

Let me tell you about Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher who I find the most interesting out of all Greek philosophers (which means something, because there were a heck of a lot of them). Born in 412 BCE, Diogenes was a radical thinker who rejected societal norms and lived a…

Diogenes of Sinope was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC (from 413 BC to 327 BC). He became a legend for his very atypical life. …

Kicking off this publication with the following semi-fiction that illustrates the name’s origin. — Once upon a time, in ancient Greece, there was a great philosopher named Plato. He was known throughout the land for his wisdom and his sharp intellect, and he had many followers who hung on his every word. One day, as he was giving a lecture to his students, Plato…

Discover Diogenes’ Life-Changing Wisdom — Diogenes was a powerful thinker and teacher. He was born in the 5th century BC in Sinope, an ancient port city on the Black Sea. He was a disciple of Antisthenes, who was a student of Socrates. Diogenes is known for his philosophy of self-reliance and living in harmony with…

A Deep Dive Into Ancient Greek Thought — What do you know about the philosophy of Diogenes of Sinope? If your answer is “not much,” you’re in good company. Even though Diogenes was one of the most influential ancient Greek philosophers, his thought is not well known today. In this article, we’ll explore the life and work of…

Exploring the Life and Philosophy of Diogenes the Greek Cynic Philosopher — Imagine living your life in a barrel. That was the reality for Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic. He believed that unnecessary possessions only led to more problems and misery. Diogenes believed in living a simple life and focusing on what was truly important. …

For for most of my young adult life, I’ve been passionate with philosophy as the study of the art in which one should live his life. More than the study of complex logic and metaphysics, I’ve found the greatest enjoyment to be ethics, the philosophy of how to treat those…

I have written a little bit on the subject of absurdism and existentialism, and these were criticisms. In some ways, criticisms are the lowest forms of articulation, because they lack any kind of meaningful stakes. …