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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.
Antisthenes was a contemporary and follower of Socrates, and a teacher of Diogenes of Sinope, the founder of Cynicism. He advocated virtue as sufficient for happiness, and challenged the laws and conventions of his society with his asceticism and humor.
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
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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.
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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 26, 2014 · Antisthenes was a Greek philosopher who founded the Cynic School of Athens and was a follower of Socrates. Learn about his biography, views, writings, and sayings from Diogenes Laertius and other sources.
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.
