History Of Cynicism: From Diogenes To The Sixth Century A.D. (BCPaperbacks) -

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Paperback / softback. New. A general introduction to the Hellenistic philosophy of Cynicism. In the BRISTOL CLASSICAL PAPERBACK series.

Duckworth Publishing, 2011. Paperback. New. new edition. 236 pages. 8.35x5.43x0.79 inches.

Bristol Classical Press. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: General Publishing Company, Limited. New. 1853995487 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED - 236 pages -- This monograph on ancient cynicism, originally published in 1937, remains a standard work on the subject -- To the student of ancient philosophy Cynicism may seem little more than a debased version of the ethics of Socrates, which exaggerates his austerity to a fanatic asceticism, hardens his irony to sardonic laughter at the follies of mankind, and affords no parallel to his love of knowledge. Diogenes was 'Socrates gone mad'. On the other hand, for the student of ancient social history and thought from the 4thcentury BC to the close of antiquity, and even beyond, the mind-set of cynicism is still a constant or ever-recurring theme. -- Foreword * Preface * Introduction * Chapter * I Antistenes.… Ler mais