{"product_id":"2026770000388-secondhand-diogenes-an-anecdotal-biography-of-the-worlds-greatest-cynic","title":"Diogenes: An Anecdotal Biography Of The World's Greatest Cynic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis witty and irreverent biographical work chronicles the life and philosophy of Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Greek thinker widely regarded as the founding father of Cynicism, whose radical rejection of social convention and material comfort made him one of antiquity's most provocative figures. Drawing on the rich tradition of anecdote and legend that surrounds its subject, Diogenes: An Anecdotal Biography Of The World's Greatest Cynic presents the philosopher's life not as a dry academic exercise but as a series of vivid, often humorous episodes — from his legendary encounters with Alexander the Great to his choice to live in a large ceramic jar in the Athenian marketplace. George Pavlu illustrates how Diogenes weaponized shamelessness, wit, and asceticism as tools of philosophical argument, challenging the pretensions of power, wealth, and respectability at every turn. The result is an engaging portrait that balances accessibility with intellectual depth, making the enduring relevance of Cynic philosophy clear to modern readers who may find Diogenes's contempt for hypocrisy and convention surprisingly resonant today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820224655579,"sku":"2026770000388-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8002c493-6700-4b2a-885b-f29227b656ee.png?v=1780054553","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000388-secondhand-diogenes-an-anecdotal-biography-of-the-worlds-greatest-cynic","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}