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Diogenes of Sinope

Philosopher · Greek · 4th c. BC

Ancient Greek philosopher (c. 412–323 BC). Living in a barrel, mocking the authority of kings and social norms — the supreme embodiment of the Cynic school. To Alexander the Great's offer of any gift: "Stand out of my sunlight." The original provocateur — his challenge to civilisation's conventions inspired every subsequent counter-cultural tradition.