Diogenes the Cynic: The War Against the World

by Luis E. Navia

Book Overview

For over eight hundred years, philosophers--men and women--who called themselves Cynics, literally "dogs" in their language, roamed the streets and byways of the Hellenistic world, teaching strange ideas and practicing a bizarre way of life. Among them, the most important and distinctive was Diogenes of Sinope, who became the archetype of Classical Cynicism. In this comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and engaging book, philosopher Luis E. Navia...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591023203
• ISBN13: 9781591023203
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Humanities Press Intl
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"