The First Cynic | Antisthenes (Episode 171)

Caleb and Michael discuess teacher of Diogenes and the grandfather of Stoicism. Before there were Stoics arguing about virtue, there was Antisthenes. A warrior turned philosopher who studied under Socrates.

(02:40) Antisthenes The Man

(07:32) Cynicism

(12:42) How To Become Cynical

(21:27) Virtue is Action

(23:58) Socratic Influence

(27:02) Antisthenes in Action

(29:38) Death

(34:34) Irreverance

(36:09) The Point of Philosophy

(39:08) Cynicism and Stoicism

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