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Cynics and Cynicism Library

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— Cynics and Cynicism Library Contents —

Readings, Map, Introduction, Other Content

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Cynics Library

from The Best of the Cynics

The following 10 readings come from the Cave's The Best of the Cynics: The Lives, Writings & Teachings of the Ancient CynicsEnjoy!

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Reading 1

Summary

of the Cynic Way of Life & Teachings
Reading 2

Antisthenes

Life & Accomplishments
Reading 3

Antisthenes

Anecdotes & Sayings
Reading 4

Diogenes

Life & Accomplishments
Reading 5

Diogenes

Anecdotes & Sayings
Reading 9

Antisthenes' Pride

from Xenophon's Symposium
Reading 10

The Discourses

of Teles the Cynic
Reading 11

Diogenes' Contest

from Dio Chrysostom's Oration 8
Reading 13

The Letters

of Crates of Thebes
Reading 16

The Cynic, a Dialogue

from Lucian of Samosata

Map Related to the Cynics

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Map 1 - Greece and Asia Minor (the Cynics)

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Greece and Asia Minor and the Cynics

Antisthenes was from Athens, Diogenes from Sinope, and Crates from Thebes.

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Item 1

Introduction Part 1

Why Should We Care about the Cynics?
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Item 2

Introduction Part 2

Basic Facts about the Cynics
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Item 3

Introduction Part 3

The Big Ideas, Goals, and Practices of the Cynics
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Item 4

Cast of Significant Cynics

A Quick Reference & Chronology
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