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Cynics Library
Want to read the best of the ancient Greek Cynics? And see other content related to the Cynics and Cynicism?
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Readings, Map, Introduction, Other Content
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Readings from the Cynics
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 Cynics. Enjoy!
For an Introduction to the Cynics and Cynicism, go below or here. For a map, go here.
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Map Related to the Cynics
Map 1 - Greece and Asia Minor
Click on the map for a PDF copy.
Greece and Asia Minor
Antisthenes was from Athens, Diogenes from Sinope, and Crates from Thebes.
Introduction & Other Content for the Cynics
Introduction Parts 1-3, Cast of Significant Cynics
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