Antisthenes
Greek philosopher, founder of Cynicism (c.446–c.366 BCE) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Antisthenes (/ænˈtɪsθɪniːz/;[2] Greek: Ἀντισθένης; 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. 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.
Greek philosopher, founder of Cynicism (c.446–c.366 BCE)
Antisthenes | |
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 Portrait bust of Antisthenes, found at the Villa of Cassius at Tivoli, Lazio, 1774 (Museo Pio-Clementino) | |
| Born | c. 446 BCE[1] |
| Died | c. 366 BCE[1] (aged approximately 80) Athens |
| Era | Ancient Greek philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Cynicism |
Main interests | Asceticism, ethics, language, literature, logic |
Notable ideas | Laying the foundations of Cynic philosophy Distinction between sense and reference |