Furnishes an overview of the philosophy of cynicism which was founded in Athens around 400 BC and lasted roughly 200 years.

Defines the Cynics philosophical movement of ancient Greece and profiles its main advocates.

Lecture examines the differences and similarities of Cynic-Stoic philosophy and eudaimonism, hedonism and epicureanism.

Kent Anderson and Norm Freund created this site to help students read the Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and death scene from Phaedo.

A classicist reflects on the ability of ancient Greek cities to able to tolerate speculations subversive of religious and political order.

Learn about the teachings of the fourth century BC Greek philosophers who advocated a return to a simple existence.