Tag: greek philosopher
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Diogenes the Cynic: Understanding the Roots of Cynicism | #Philosophy
Today, cynicism is synonymous to pessimism, lack of enthusiasm, skepticism, and selfishness. But Cynicism -literally translating to “living like a dog” (from the Greek «κύων»= dog)- is also a school of thought. An ancient Greek school of though to be precise. And the ideas of these philosophers have few in common to our current perception…
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Five Facts About Plato | #Philosophy
You may already know that Plato (428/427 BCE – 348-347 BCE) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. You may also be familiar with him thanks to the Italian Renaissance fresco in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican called “The School of Athens”. Here are five facts about Plato that you…
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Five Signs You Are a (Greek) Philosopher
Who, you? A philosopher? Here are five signs you are a true philosopher, just like Socrates, Plato, and Aristoteles. A Greek philosopher’s traits.