The Cynic Philosophers - from Diogenes to Julian (Paperback)

'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary' From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full. Robert Dobbin's introduction examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophy's contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time. This edition also includes notes on the text, chronology, glossary and suggested further reading. Translated, edited and with an introduction by Robert Dobbin

General

Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2012
First published:	February 2013
Authors:	Diogenes of Sinope • Julian • Lucian
Translators:	Robert Dobbin
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-119222-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General
LSN:	0-14-119222-4
Barcode:	9780141192222

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