Hegesias of Sinope explained

Hegesias of Sinope was an ancient Greek philosopher of the Cynic school and a student of Diogenes,[1] said to have been once scolded for asking to borrow his teacher's writing tablet.[2]

Although little is known of the life of Hegesias, he is believed to have been active around 325 B.C. and have been known by the nickname "Dog Collar".[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Curnow, Trevor . The Philosophers of the Ancient World: An A-Z Guide . 2006-06-22 . A&C Black . 9780715634974 . en . 2018-07-08.
  2. Web site: Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers,BOOK VI, Chapter 2. DIOGENES (404-323B.C.) . www.perseus.tufts.edu . 2018-07-08.
  3. Book: Sayings and Anecdotes: With Other Popular Moralists . Diogenes . Cynic . Diogenes the . 2012-05-10 . OUP Oxford . 9780199589241 . en . 2018-07-08.

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