Philosophy 8 DIOGENES (CYNICS)

Some of the ideas of Diogenes are introduced and several questions are open for debate. 1) Do you agree that poverty and the ascetic virtues are a form of training which can lead to wisdom? Can they lead to health? 2) Is man necessarily a social animal? Does a life of isolation or silence lead to wisdom, or freedom? 3) Do you feel your own allegiance lies with your country, or do you consider yourself a citizen of the world? 4) Diogenes claimed that ’freedom of speech’ was the most excellent thing among