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How to Say No: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism (Ancient Wisdom for Mode,
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- “Used book in good condition. Shows typical wear. Quick shipping. Satisfaction guaranteed!”
- ISBN
- 9780691229850
- Book Title
- How to Say No : an Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism
- Book Series
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Ser.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Item Length
- 7 in
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Self-Help, Philosophy
- Topic
- Movements / General, General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Green Lifestyle
- Item Weight
- 10.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 248 Pages
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An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity. The Cynics were ancient Greek philosophers who stood athwart the flood of society's material excess, unexamined conventions, and even norms of politeness and thundered 'No!' Diogenes, the most famous Cynic, wasn't shy about literally extending his middle finger to the world, expressing mock surprise that 'most people go crazy over a finger.' When asked why he was called Diogenes the Dog, he replied 'because I fawn on those who give, I bark at those who don't, and I bite scoundrels.' How to Say No is a delightful collection of brief ancient writings about Cynicism that captures all the outrageousness, wit, and wisdom of its remarkable cast of characters -- from Diogenes in the fourth century BCE to the column-stander Symeon Stylites in late antiquity. With their 'less is more' approach to life, the Cynics speak urgently to our world of climate change, economic uncertainty, and psychic malaise. Although the Cynics weren't writers, their memorable utterances and behaviour were recorded by their admirers and detractors, and M. D. Usher offers fresh new translations of appealing selections from this body of writing -- ranging from street sermons and repartee to biography and snapshots of Cynics in action. Complete with introductions to the volume and each selection as well as the original Greek and Latin on facing pages, this lively book demonstrates why the Cynics still retain their power to surprise us and make us laugh -- and to make us think and question how we live.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691229856
ISBN-13
9780691229850
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2328297686
Product Key Features
Book Title
How to Say No : an Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Movements / General, General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Green Lifestyle
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Self-Help, Philosophy
Book Series
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.1 Oz
Item Length
7 in
Item Width
4.6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This fascinating, well-translated selection admirably exemplifies the multi-faceted nature of the cynic way of life and is thoroughly recommended." ---Peter Jones, Classics For All Reviews, "The Cynics, observes Usher, 'were not scholars or writers.' Like Jesus, Socrates or Buddha, they were 'oralists whose memorable utterances and actions were transmitted to posterity by admirers (and detractors).' And it's precisely this that explains their endurance, both during and beyond their lifetime... the vivid anecdotes in which they appear have kept them not just alive, but in excellent philosophical shape." ---Costica Bradatan, Times Literary Supplement
Lccn
2022-006920
Dewey Decimal
183.4
Lc Classification Number
B508.D56 2022
Copyright Date
2022
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