Diogenes the Cynic[a] (/ daɪˈɒdʒɪniːz /, dy-OJ-in-eez; c. 413/403 – c. 324/321 BC), also known as Diogenes of Sinope, was an ancient Greek philosopher during the period of Classical Greece, and …

Diogenes (born, Sinope, Paphlygonia—died c. 320 bce, probably at Corinth, Greece) was the archetype of the Cynics, a Greek philosophical sect that stressed stoic self-sufficiency and the rejection of luxury.

Aug 2, 2014 · Diogenes of Sinope (lived circa 404 to 323 BCE) was a Greek Cynic philosopher best known for holding a lantern (or candle) to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was …

Whether it was Diogenes or his father who defaced the currency, and for whatever reasons they may have done so, the act led to Diogenes’ relocation to Athens.

Dec 31, 2025 · Diogenes (412 BC- 323 BC) was a Greek philosopher like no other. One of the founders of the cynic philosophy, Diogenes believed that people should live simple lives that reject all natural …

Who was Diogenes? In the late 5th century BCE, Diogenes was born in Sinope, a Greek colony located on the southern coast of the Black Sea. His father was known as Hicesias and he worked as a …

Diogenes was an ancient Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy. Diogenes was a controversial figure known for holding a lantern to the faces of the citizens claiming he was …

Diogenes of Sinope was a prominent philosopher in ancient Greece, known for founding the philosophical school of Cynicism. Born in the ancient town of Sinope on the Black Sea, he likely …

Mar 14, 2025 · Diogenes' life and philosophy left a profound legacy, shaping not only the Cynic school but also influencing Stoicism. His teachings on virtue, self-control, and the rejection of superficial …

Jan 4, 2025 · Known for his radical lifestyle and biting critiques of societal norms, Diogenes embodied a philosophy that emphasized virtue, simplicity, and a return to living in harmony with nature.