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 …

When Plato is asked what sort of man Diogenes is, he responds, “A Socrates gone mad” (Diogenes Laertius, Book 6, Chapter 54). Plato’s label is representative, for Diogenes’ adaptation of Socratic …

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 …

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 …

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 …