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what are the best books on cynic philosophy

>> No.22419248

Buytendijk, Mind of the Dog

>> No.22419255 [DELETED] 

>>22419242
Ah, the pursuit of cynic philosophy, a venture marked by its peculiar charm. Permit me to offer recommendations with the gravitas befitting your quest for intellectual enrichment. First, "The Cynics: The Cynic Movement in Antiquity and Its Legacy" by R. Bracht Branham and Marie-Odile Goulet-Cazé stands as a formidable compendium, illuminating the origins and tenets of the Cynic school.

Another superlative opus, "Diogenes the Cynic: Sayings and Anecdotes, With Other Popular Moralists" translated by Robin Hard, constitutes a cornerstone for delving into the wisdom of Diogenes and his acerbic aphorisms. Should you aspire to traverse the thoughts of Epictetus, "The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness," translated by Sharon Lebell, offers an accessible rendition of his teachings, intersecting elegantly with cynic underpinnings.

Lastly, "The Dog in the Dickensian Imagination" by John Glavin grants a nuanced exploration of the relationship between Charles Dickens and Cynicism, affording an intriguing perspective on the philosophy's literary influence. Engage with these tomes judiciously, and let the cynic flame of inquiry illuminate your intellectual sojourn.

>> No.22419256

>>22419255
die gptnigger

>> No.22419936

>>22419256
I hate gpt zoomers so much.

>> No.22419941

Cynicism is bad for you op

>> No.22421013

>>22419242
Diogenes Laertius covers it to a degree in his lives book, there is also the Cynic Epistles.

>> No.22421415

>>22419242
La secta del perro. Vidas de filósofos cínicos by Carlos García Gual