The Cynic Philosophers: from Diogenes to Julian by Robert Dobbin (English) Paper

Description: The Cynic Philosophers by Robert Dobbin, Diogenes of Sinope, Emperor Julian, Lucian From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. This title examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophys contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A unique new volume illuminating the philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman CynicsFrom their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full. Author Biography Robert Dobbin was born in New York City in 1958. He received a PhD in Classics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989, and taught history and classics at college level for years. He is the author of Epictetus Discourses- Book One (1998), as well as articles on Virgil, Plato and Pythagoras. He has also translated Epictetuss Discourses and Selected Writings (2008) for Penguin Classics. Currently he works as a book editor in northern California. Promotional From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. Promotional "Headline" A unique new volume illuminating the philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman Cynics Details ISBN0141192224 Short Title CYNIC PHILOSOPHERS Language English Translator Robert Dobbin ISBN-10 0141192224 ISBN-13 9780141192222 Media Book Format Paperback Author Lucian Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-12-06 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 183.4 Series Penguin Classics Residence US Translated from Greek Imprint Penguin Classics Subtitle from Diogenes to Julian UK Release Date 2012-12-06 Narrator Llewella Gideon Pages 288 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Alternative 9780141939308 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-01-01 AU Release Date 2013-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44599983;

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