How do you cite Diogenes laertius?

MLA (7th ed.) Diogenes, Laertius. Lives of Eminent Philosophers. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1959.

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What is Diogenes of Sinope known for?

Diogenes of Sinope (l. c. 404-323 BCE) was a Greek Cynic philosopher best known for holding a lantern (or candle) to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man. He rejected the concept of “manners” as a lie and advocated complete truthfulness at all times and under any circumstance.

What was Diogenes main philosophy?

Diogenes, (born, Sinope, Paphlygonia—died c. 320 bce, probably at Corinth, Greece), archetype of the Cynics, a Greek philosophical sect that stressed stoic self-sufficiency and the rejection of luxury.

What did Diogenes say?

As for theology, Diogenes broke with his monotheistic master and seems to have recognized the older pagan gods but he added an odd twist. He said, “Gods become men and men become gods, the one living the death of the other, the other dying the life of the one.

What did Diogenes live in?

clay wine jar
The stories told of Diogenes illustrate the logical consistency of his character. He inured himself to the weather by living in a clay wine jar belonging to the temple of Cybele.

Where is Diogenes mentioned?

Diogenes is reported to have “lit a lamp in broad daylight and said, as he went about, ‘I am searching for a human being’” (Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Book 6, Chapter 41).

What did Diogenes say to Alexander the Great?

According to Diogenes Laertius in his life of Diogenes (at 6.60), Alexander stood over the philosopher and said, “I am Alexander the great king.” To which Diogenes responded, “I am Diogenes the dog.” When Alexander asked what he had done to be called a dog, he said, “I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at …

What Diogenes said to Alexander?

When did Diogenes live?

Diogenes

Diogenes of Sinope
Born	c. 412 BC Sinope, Paphlagonia (modern-day Sinop, Turkey)
Died	10 or 11 June 323 BC (aged roughly 89) Corinth, Greece
Era	Ancient Greek philosophy
Region	Western philosophy

Why did Alexander the Great Visit Diogenes?

According to legend, Alexander the Great came to visit the philosopher Diogenes of Sinope. Alexander wanted to fulfill a wish for Diogenes and asked him what he desired.

Did Diogenes actually meet Alexander?

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