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 Aristotle | #Philosophy
You may know Aristotle as the ancient Greek philosopher who was taught by another well-known philosopher, Plato, during the Classical era.
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Five Facts About Plato | #Philosophy
Plato (428/427 BCE – 348-347 BCE) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece.
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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 Aristotle.
