Classics Tagged Episodes

Diogenes and the Honest Life

January 25, 2026

Diogenes of Sinope was a famous—or infamous—4th-century BCE Greek philosopher. Reportedly, he lived in a…

Diogenes in his barrel, holding a lantern, surrounded by dogs. Painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Ancient Cynicism

September 22, 2013

Today, the term ‘cynic’ brings to mind a person who has little or no faith…

Diogenes, the Cynic philosopher, sits in a barrel, examining a lantern. Dogs are nearby.

Nihilism and Meaning

January 1, 2012

The ancients believed in an enchanted universe – a universe suffused with meaning and purpose.…

Nihilism concept: black box with "Nihilism" and "I believe in it.

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