people
the Cynics
also: Cynicis
The Cynic philosophers, who 'go beyond' nature in radical self-sufficiency and rejection of convention.
Reading notes
- On Benefits §2.17.1 Cynic
A member of the Cynic school, which professed contempt for money and convention; Seneca's point is that one who parades poverty cannot consistently beg for cash.
- On the Shortness of Life §14.2 Cynics
The Cynic philosophers, who 'go beyond' nature in radical self-sufficiency.
- On the Happy Life §18.3 Cynics
The Cynic philosophers, who pursued radical self-sufficiency and rejection of convention, living in conspicuous poverty.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §3.29.1 the other Cynics
The Cynic philosophers, followers of Diogenes who rejected convention and possessions and made unsolicited public rebuke of passersby a hallmark of their teaching.