Tag: diogenes

  • Was Diogenes an authentic person? An existential reflection

    Popular explorations of what it means to be an authentic person often include ideas such as “living in accordance with our own values and ideals”, “despite challenging circumstances” and “regardless of other people’s opinions”. Some people may also include “unique, idiosyncratic preferences” in their definitions.  This may be why Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Socratic…