Articles related to "Diogenes"

Brief biography and philosophy of Diogenes, nicknamed the dog, and known as the cynic, philosopher who lived in a tub.

Known worldwide as the mysterious setting of Joan Lindsay's haunting novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock, this fascinating rock formation is also famous in geological circles.

Plato, whose dialogues on Truth, Good and Beauty have significantly shaped Western thought and religion, wrote and taught under a nickname. His real name was Aristocles.

The open-air market of ancient Athens was more than just the place to do one's shopping; it was the center for political, philosophical and civic debate.

A favourite trivia question is, "Did Sherlock Holmes have a brother, and if so, what was he called?" The one brother everyone is sure existed is Mycroft, a near-recluse.

The Hippie Movement of the 1960s has had its philosophical and ideological origins in the past, borrowing from traditions of Ancient Greece and the Romantic Period.

The philosophy of Epicurus, who wrote the Principle Doctrines and advocated an ethical teaching in the pursuit of happiness, conceived of as freedom from pain.

Contrary to the crazy cat lady stereotype, animal hoarders - those who collect far more animals than they are able to care for - are found among all demographic groups.

Rip Van Winkle, set in the Catskill Mountains of New York, has been a part of American folklore since its publication in 1819. However, its roots go further back.