EPISODE · Jan 9, 2025 · 53 MIN
90: Diogenes the Cynic: Chaotic Greek Philosopher
from Ill-Equipped History · host illequippedhistory
This week Morgan and Emileigh explore the alleged life and philosophy of Diogenes of Sinope, one of the fathers of the school of Cynicism. This man lived in a pot, hung out with dogs, and regularly insulted Plato. Join us as we discuss his, erm, lifestyle, and how he helped influence philosophy for ages to come. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory Email us! [email protected] Check us out on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo Find us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@Ill-EquippedHistory Donate to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/illequippedhistory Sources: “Diogenes the Cynic” https://penelope.uchicago.edu/encyclopaedia_romana/greece/hetairai/diogenes.html “Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 B.C.E.)” by Julie Piering https://iep.utm.edu/diogenes-of-sinope/ “Diogenes of Sinope” by Joshua J. Mark (Aug 2 2014) https://www.worldhistory.org/Diogenes_of_Sinope/ “Diogenes, The Dog-Like Philosopher” by Ciaran Conliffe (Oct 13 2016) https://headstuff.org/culture/history/history-of-europe/diogenes-dog-like-philosopher/ “The Life of Diogenes of Sinope in Diogenes Laertius” by Joshua J. Mark (Aug 5 2014) https://www.worldhistory.org/article/740/the-life-of-diogenes-of-sinope-in-diogenes-laertiu/ “Cynics” by Julie Piering https://iep.utm.edu/cynics/ “Timeline of ancient Greece” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_ancient_Greece Sound Credits: Street_market_3.aif by susiq12 -- https://freesound.org/s/333650/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
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