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Antisthenes (/ æ n ˈ t ɪ s θ ɪ n iː z /; Ancient Greek: Ἀντισθένης, pronounced [an.tis.tʰén.ε:s]; c. 446 – c. 366 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates.Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates. He adopted and developed the ethical side of Socrates' teachings, advocating an ascetic life lived in accordance with virtue.Later writers regarded him as the founder of Cynic philosophy.
Antisthenes 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 was born into a wealthy family, and the philosophical ideas that he developed had their
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.He is credited with the authorship of over sixty titles, appears as one of the primary interlocutors in Xenophon’s Memorabilia and Symposium, and is mentioned ...
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.. Antisthenes, like Crito, was among the older students of Socrates' and Charles Kahn writes that he was regarded as Socrates' most important follower (Kahn, 4-5).
Aug 26, 2014 · Antisthenes (c. 445-365 BCE) was a Greek philosopher who founded the Cynic School of Athens.He was a follower of Socrates and appears in Plato's Phaedo as one of those present at Socrates' death.He is one of the primary interlocutors in Xenophon's works Memorabilia and Symposium.Antisthenes, like Crito, was among the older students of Socrates', and Charles Kahn writes that he was regarded as Socrates' most important follower.
Antisthenes, the Greek philosopher, stands out as a significant figure in the realm of ancient philosophical thought. As a disciple of Socrates, he not only absorbed the wisdom of his teacher but also founded a new philosophical school, Cynicism, which would leave a lasting mark on the history of philosophy with its distinct values and teachings on virtue and self-sufficiency.
Antisthenes >The Greek philosopher Antisthenes (ca. 450-360 B.C.) was a devoted student >and follower of Socrates and is credited with founding the Cynic Sect, which >exerted great influence on the course of popular philosophy throughout >antiquity.
Introduction. Antisthenes of Athens (c. 445–365 BCE) was a disciple of Socrates, among the first Socratics to gain influence in 4th-century Athens, if Isocrates’ Against the Sophists refers in part to him.The remains of his large literary production are fragmentary: some sixty-three texts are listed in a catalog of his writings, but only the short pseudo-forensic speeches Ajax and Odysseus survive. Citations and testimonia are the main basis for reconstructing Antisthenes’ intellectual ...
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...
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 to two of the greatest turning points in ancient intellectual history, from pre-Socraticism to Socraticism, and from classical Athens to the Hellenistic period. A better understanding of Antisthenes leads to a better understanding of the intellectual culture of Athens that shaped Plato and laid the foundations for Hellenistic ...
