Tag: asceticism

  • Who Were the Cynics? A Look at the Ancient Philosophical Movement

    The Cynics were a group of ancient Greek philosophers known for their unconventional lifestyle and radical rejection of societal norms. Emerging in the 4th century BCE, the Cynics challenged the values of their time by advocating for a life of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and freedom from material desires. Their philosophy, which combined elements of asceticism, ethical…