How Long to Read The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 48 minutes to read The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic by Jean-Manuel Roubineau

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Description

"Ancient philosophers are often contrasted with contemporary philosophers because they view philosophy not as a profession, but a way of life. None did so more uncompromisingly, however, than Diogenes the Cynic, who chided even Socrates for occasionally wearing sandals and maintaining a small household. Diogenes's espousal of extreme poverty combined with a talent for exhibitionism and propensity for offense was taken by some to be merely childish and grounded in a desire for fame, but by others as an ideal form of pure philosophical commitment. Beginning with his life as a banker's son in Sinope, this book traces the origins and effects of his exile and status as a foreigner in Athens and Corinth, his subsequent espousal of a life a poverty, and his development of a style of life that both he and others found comparable to a dog's in terms of its disregard for social norms and conventions. Much of Diogenes' practical philosophy took the form of his own distinctive bodily practices which were meant to reinforce Cynic freedom and self-sufficiency. By calling into question cultural conventions governing the body with respect to sexuality, athletics, clothing, hygiene, punishment, etc., his own dog-style life championed unrestrained free speech (parrhēsia), equality between the sexes, and a cosmopolitan view of the possibilities of a world rid of the evils caused by the pursuit of wealth, fame, and power. Throughout various historical periods, Diogenes has offered a fascinating alternative to conventional lives and served as a brave exemplar of absolute devotion to human freedom and equality"--

How long is The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic?

The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic by Jean-Manuel Roubineau is 165 pages long, and a total of 42,075 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 49 minutes to read The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic?

The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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