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    Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who lived a life of poverty and asceticism according to the principles of Cynic philosophy. He was known for his unconventional behavior and challenging societal beliefs through sharp wit and tongue. After becoming disillusioned with conventional society, Diogenes left his wealthy family behind in Sinope and began teaching that virtue is the highest good and that one should live in accordance with nature. He is famously associated with anecdotes involving Plato and living in a barrel, and had a memorable encounter with Alexander the Great.

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    Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who lived a life of poverty and asceticism according to the principles of Cynic philosophy. He was known for his unconventional behavior and challenging societal beliefs through sharp wit and tongue. After becoming disillusioned with conventional society, Diogenes left his wealthy family behind in Sinope and began teaching that virtue is the highest good and that one should live in accordance with nature. He is famously associated with anecdotes involving Plato and living in a barrel, and had a memorable encounter with Alexander the Great.

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    Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who lived a life of poverty and asceticism according to the principles of Cynic philosophy. He was known for his unconventional behavior and challenging societal beliefs through sharp wit and tongue. After becoming disillusioned with conventional society, Diogenes left his wealthy family behind in Sinope and began teaching that virtue is the highest good and that one should live in accordance with nature. He is famously associated with anecdotes involving Plato and living in a barrel, and had a memorable encounter with Alexander the Great.

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    Biography

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    Diogenes
    By- Prateek Singh (84)
    Introduction

     Diogenes was a Greek philosopher of the Cynic philosophy.


     Diogenes was known for his unconventional behavior.
     Diogenes is famous for his wit, sharp tongue, and challenging the beliefs of his
    contemporaries.
     Which inspired many ancient and modern thinkers.
    Early life of Diogenes

     Diogenes early life is shrouded in mystery


     His father was a banker named Hicesias
     Diogenes became disillusioned with conventional society and rejected his family's wealth
    and status.
     He left Sinope and began a life of poverty and asceticism
    Diogenes and Plato and other Anecdotes

     The definition of man


     The lantern incident
     The barrel incident
    Philosophy and Teaching

     Virtue is the highest good


     Live in accordance with nature
     Self-control and self-mastery
     Humour and wit
    Alexander and Diogenes
    Thank you for hearing

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