Caleb and Michael discuess teacher of Diogenes and the grandfather of Stoicism. Before there were Stoics arguing about virtue, there was Antisthenes. A warrior turned philosopher who studied under Socrates.
(02:40) Antisthenes The Man
(07:32) Cynicism
(12:42) How To Become Cynical
(21:27) Virtue is Action
(23:58) Socratic Influence
(27:02) Antisthenes in Action
(29:38) Death
(34:34) Irreverance
(36:09) The Point of Philosophy
(39:08) Cynicism and Stoicism
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