We will discuss the life and letters of Diogenes.

As you read these texts, think about the following questions:

 

-what does the word cynic mean today? Did it deviate from its original meaning?

-what roles did Diogenes assume in his life? Give examples from his life/letters.

-what are his attitudes to wisdom? Folly? Athletes? Rulers?

-whom does he respect?

-whom does he despise? Why?

-what are his most prominent characteristics?

-what is his position in the Greek society?

-how does he look?

-what are his values?