Diogenes of Sinope: The Man in the Tub by Luis Navia (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Diogenes of Sinope by Luis Navia The life and teachings of Diogenes of Sinope, the Greek philosopher who gave rise to classical Cynicism, deserve consideration because of their relevance to contemporary ethical issues. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The life and teachings of Diogenes of Sinope, the Greek philosopher who gave rise to classical Cynicism, deserve careful consideration because of their relevance to contemporary ethical issues. The task of reconstructing the philosophers life, however, is exceedingly difficult, because in his case, more than in those of other ancient philosophers, we must deal not only with the scarcity of reliable sources and testimonies, but also with the mountains of anecdotal and fictional accounts that are responsible for the creation of a veritable literary legend around the Cynic who once lived in a tub. This comprehensive study reconstructs his biography on the basis of classical and Arabic sources, identifies the main ideas and principles of his philosophy, and shows the application of his philosophical message for our contemporary world.It also includes an extensively annotated translation of Diogenes Laertius Life of Diogenes of Sinope, which is our principal source of information about the philosopher. Author Biography LUIS E. NAVIA is Professor of Philosophy at New York Institute of Technology. He has held various administrative positions, including the deanship of Arts and Sciences, and he has worked for over twenty years for the Commission on Higher Education (Middle States). He is the author of thirteen books, including The Socratic Presence: A Study of the Sources, The Philosophy of Cynicism: An Annotated Bibliography (Greenwood, 1995), and Classical Cynicism: A Critical Study (Greenwood, 1996). Table of Contents A Biographical SketchThe Practice of CynicismThe Making of a CynicThe Building Blocks of CynicismThe Legacy of DiogenesAppendixBibliographyIndex of NamesIndex of Subjects Review ?Given its spirited reconstruction of the Cynical attitude of Diogenes, this volume, arranged roughly into biography, philosophical principles, and legacy, may interest nonscholars who find a personal sympathy with a cynical approach to lofe.?-Choice"Given its spirited reconstruction of the Cynical attitude of Diogenes, this volume, arranged roughly into biography, philosophical principles, and legacy, may interest nonscholars who find a personal sympathy with a cynical approach to lofe."-Choice Promotional A comprehensive study of the life and teachings of the Cynic philosopher Diogenes of Sinope. Long Description The life and teachings of Diogenes of Sinope, the Greek philosopher who gave rise to classical Cynicism, deserve careful consideration because of their relevance to contemporary ethical issues. The task of reconstructing the philosophers life, however, is exceedingly difficult, because in his case, more than in those of other ancient philosophers, we must deal not only with the scarcity of reliable sources and testimonies, but also with the mountains of anecdotal and fictional accounts that are responsible for the creation of a veritable literary legend around the Cynic who once lived in a tub. This comprehensive study reconstructs his biography on the basis of classical and Arabic sources, identifies the main ideas and principles of his philosophy, and shows the application of his philosophical message for our contemporary world. It also includes an extensively annotated translation of Diogenes Laertius Life of Diogenes of Sinope , which is our principal source of information about the philosopher. Review Quote "Given its spirited reconstruction of the Cynical attitude of Diogenes, this volume, arranged roughly into biography, philosophical principles, and legacy, may interest nonscholars who find a personal sympathy with a cynical approach to lofe." Choice Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive study of the life and teachings of the Cynic philosopher Diogenes of Sinope. Details ISBN0313306729 Pages 224 Language English ISBN-10 0313306729 ISBN-13 9780313306723 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 67 Illustrations Yes Year 1998 Subtitle The Man in the Tub Country of Publication United States Short Title DIOGENES OF SINOPE Place of Publication Westport Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313306723 UK Release Date 1998-09-24 NZ Release Date 1998-09-24 US Release Date 1998-09-24 Audience Age 7-17 Author Luis Navia Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series Contributions in Philosophy Publication Date 1998-09-24 DEWEY 183.4 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1998-09-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7084100;

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