Diogenes (/ daɪˈɒdʒɪniːz / dy-OJ-in-eez; Ancient Greek: Διογένης, romanized: Diogénēs [di.oɡénɛːs]), also known as Diogenes the Cynic (Διογένης ὁ Κυνικός, Diogénēs ho Kynikós) or Diogenes of Sinope, was a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynicism.

Jan 14, 2025 · 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.

Jun 7, 2024 · Diogenes of Sinope (404 to 323 B.C.E.) was arguably the funniest figure ever to be considered a serious philosopher. Plato called Diogenes a "Socrates gone mad" and his nickname among his fellow Athenians was "the Dog."

The most illustrious of the Cynic philosophers, Diogenes of Sinope serves as the template for the Cynic sage in antiquity. An alleged student of Antisthenes , Diogenes maintains his teacher’s asceticism and emphasis on ethics, but brings to these philosophical positions a dynamism and sense of humor unrivaled in the history of philosophy.

Diogenes was not your average philosopher; he rejected material possessions, social norms, and anything else that stood in the way of his pursuit of virtue. He was a radical thinker who believed in living a simple and honest life, free from the constraints of society.

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. His unconventional behavior and sharp wit made him both a controversial figure and a philosophical icon.

Aug 2, 2014 · Diogenes of Sinope (l. c. 404-323 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 searching for an honest man...

Aug 6, 2014 · Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 BCE) was a Greek Cynic philosopher best known for holding a lantern to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man. He was most likely...

Diogenes of Sinope (412 or 399 B.C.E. – 323 B.C.E.) was an ancient Greek philospher and one of the founders of the Cynics. He was exiled from Sinope for adulterating the currency and went to Athens, where he became a follower of Antisthenes.

May 29, 2018 · Diogenes (ca. 400-ca. 325 B.C.), a Greek philosopher, was the most famous exponent of Cynicism, which called for a closer imitation of nature, the repudiation of most human conventions, and complete independence of mind and spirit.