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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Diogenes of Sinope, who lived in the fourth century BCE, was the prototype of the Cynics, who probably were so called from Diogenes' Greek nickname, the Dog (kuon ; adjective form, kunikos ).

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 …

Diogenes's life and teachings continue to inspire and provoke thought, highlighting the enduring relevance of his philosophical ideals in questioning societal norms and seeking a life of virtue and …

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 …

Although Stoicism took a more disciplined approach, it inherited Diogenes’ belief in self-control and moral independence. In later centuries, Diogenes' name became shorthand for the person who tells …