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Antisthenes ( / ænˈtɪsθɪniːz /; [2] Ancient Greek: Ἀντισθένης, pronounced [an.tis.tʰén.ε:s]; c. 446 – c. 366 BCE) [1] was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates.
Antisthenes (c. 446—366 B.C.E.) Known in antiquity as an accomplished orator, a companion of Socrates, and a philosopher, Antisthenes presently gains renown from his status as either a founder or a forerunner of Cynicism. He was the teacher to Diogenes of Sinope, and he is regarded by Diogenes Laertius as the first Cynic philosopher.
Antisthenes (born c. 445 bc —died c. 365) was a Greek philosopher, of Athens, who was a disciple of Socrates and is considered the founder of the Cynic school of philosophy, though Diogenes of Sinope often is given that credit.
Antisthenes represents a pivotal philosophical figure who founded the Cynic school, advocating for a life of virtue and simplicity. His name has become synonymous with the pursuit of happiness through self-sufficiency and moral integrity, challenging individuals to live in harmony with nature and to prioritize personal excellence over material ...
Aug 13, 2014 · Antisthenes of Athens (l. c. 445-365 BCE) was a Greek philosopher who founded the Cynic School. He was a follower of Socrates and appears in Plato 's Phaedo as one of those present at Socrates' death. He is also one of the primary interlocutors in Xenophon 's works Memorabilia and Symposium and teacher of Diogenes of Sinope.
Jan 19, 2024 · Explore the life and teachings of Antisthenes, the founder of Cynicism who challenged ancient norms and influenced modern minimalism.
Antisthenes differed from Plato on the theory of Forms, which Antisthenes rejected as unreal; the value of reading Homeric poetry, from which Antisthenes derived serious ethical truth; and the way that philosophically authoritative statements were true.
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Antisthenes' works form the path to a better understanding of the intellectual culture of Athens that shaped Plato and laid the foundations for Hellenistic philosophy and literature. Antisthenes of Athens keeps in mind the goals and polemics framing each philosophical and textual discussion.
Antisthenes of Athens (c. 445-365 BCE) was a famous ancient disciple of Socrates, senior to Plato by fifteen years and inspirational to Xenophon. He is relevant...
