{"product_id":"9781618568069","title":"Knowledge","description":"The Cynic school of philosophy was made famous by the eccentric Diogenes (412-323 BCE) who allegedly lived in a large earthenware tub. He professed a complete return to the simplicity of nature, therefore adhered to a philosophy of Ethics only and an ascetic life style.\u003cp\u003eDiogenes' hamper is full of stories (See Index). To a minion of the Siracusan King Dionysius 11 who felt sorry for Diogenes eating lentils, he retorted: \"If you would only learn to live on lentils, you would not have to flatter Dionysius.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce, Alexander the Great met him as he was sun bathing. He introduced himself: \"I am Alexander the Great King.\" Diogenes replied: \"I am Diogenes the dog\", probably referring to his association with the Cynics. The king suggested: \"Ask of me any favor you choose.\" The philosopher-dog replied: \"Stand out of the sun.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn another occasion, Alexander was puzzled when he found Diogenes examining a heap of human bones. He inquired about what the philosopher was looking for and received an answer with a lesson: \"I am searching for the bones of your father [Philip of Macedon], but I cannot distinguish them from those of his slaves.\" Alexander, who had a short supply of humility, deigned give him his best compliment: \"If I were not Alexander, I would wish to be Diogenes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BookWhirl.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031752130800,"sku":"9781618568069","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781618568069_p0.jpg?v=1763853044","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781618568069","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}