The Cynic philosophers
from Diogenes to Julian
by Julian Emperor of Rome, Lucian
Philosophy, ancientCynics (Greek philosophy)Cynicism
From around 500 BC, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice, guaranteeing happiness through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this collection of writings from Diogenes to the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored.
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