Ancient wisdom

The three freedoms of the Cynics

Cynic philosophers recognized three related and interdependent concepts of freedom, and we would do well to do the same

Philosophy as a Way of Life

7 min readAug 3, 2022

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“What is the most beautiful thing in the world?” “Freedom,” replied Diogenes of Sinope. (Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers, VI.69)

Philosophy as a Way of Life

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by Massimo Pigliucci. Practical philosophy, science, pseudoscience & good reasoning. Complete index of articles at https://massimopigliucci.org/essays/

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