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Sayings and Anecdotes

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A unique edition of the sayings of Diogenes, whose biting wit and eccentricity inspired the anecdotes that express his Cynic philosophy. It includes the accounts of his immediate successors, such as Crates and Hipparchia, and the witty moral preacher Bion. The contrasting teachings of the Cyrenaics and the hedonistic Aristippos complete the volume.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199589241
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 320
  • Published:
  • May 9, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 196x131x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 222 g.
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Description of Sayings and Anecdotes

A unique edition of the sayings of Diogenes, whose biting wit and eccentricity inspired the anecdotes that express his Cynic philosophy. It includes the accounts of his immediate successors, such as Crates and Hipparchia, and the witty moral preacher Bion. The contrasting teachings of the Cyrenaics and the hedonistic Aristippos complete the volume.

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