The Greek Praise of Poverty: Origins of Ancient Cynicism

The Greek Praise of Poverty: Origins of Ancient Cynicism

by WilliamDesmond (Author)

Synopsis

Explains Cynicism's rise in popularity in the ancient world by exploring the set of attitudes that collectively formed the Greek praise of poverty. The author argues that economic, military, and philosophical thought contains explicit criticisms of wealth and praise of poverty. This is a work of ancient Cynicism and its classical environment.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: annotated edition
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 15 Feb 2006

ISBN 10: 0268025827
ISBN 13: 9780268025823