Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Looking for an Honest Man

The famous Greek Philosopher Diogenes of Sinope also known as Diogenes the Cynic, thought of himself as a Herculean figure.  He used a simple lifestyle to critize the values of institutions of what he saw was a corrupt society.  He lived in virtual poverty but was known for playing philosophical tricks. One such famous trick was he carried a lamp during the daylight hours claiming to be looking for an honest man




Diogenes in Thomas Stanley History of Philosophy.jpg

The Teachings of Diogenes
Diogenes the Cynic from Sinope who lived in a Tub
Diogenes...Looking for an honest man

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