Diogenes

/daɪˈɑdʒəniz/ noun

Definition

An ancient Greek Cynic philosopher (412-323 BCE) famous for his radical rejection of social conventions, ascetic lifestyle, and witty philosophical arguments.

Etymology

From Greek, likely derived from 'dio-' (of Zeus) or related to 'diogenes' (Zeus-born), a name common in ancient Greece, though the etymology of his personal name is uncertain.

Kelly Says

Diogenes was so influential that his philosophy spawned an entire school of thought (Cynicism) that fundamentally challenged ancient assumptions about virtue, wealth, and society—his radical ideas still influence modern anti-establishment thinkers and minimalist movements.

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