Principles of Cynic Philosophy

The ultimate book to enrich your knowledge of Cynical philosophy!

Ο Cynicism emerged as a movement in the 4th BC. century, as an opposition to the established way of life that was often incompatible with reason. Strongly opposed to this kind of "civilization" of the rule of the unreasonable over the wise and the strong over the weak, Diogenes raised his voice to Alexander the Great, telling him "Don't hide the sun from me"!

Like Diogenes, many "anonymous" thinkers, mentally holding their own lantern, are looking for a Man in the full meaning of the word - a Man with humanity, with a common mind, with character, with moral principles and values, with high goals and ideals, with solidarity, with self-respect and honor. The sad thing, of course, is that most of us have never bothered to look for the Man within ourselves first.

For the Cynics, the virtuous life consisted in man's victory over his desires. The dominance of reason over the passions was a basic tenet of Cynic thought. Surprisingly, a characteristic of most Cynics, as you will see, is that they also had a wry sense of humor, which makes for enjoyable reading.

So, let's get to know the basic principles of the Cynic philosophy through the pages of this short but comprehensive work, and let's see what positive and practical things we can derive that would contribute to brightening our lives.

A comprehensive opinion in which the author Maria Seferou sheds ample light on the principles of the forgotten, and by many misunderstood, but always current and constructive Cynic Philosophy.