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Teachers: Diogenes

Naomi Alderman investigates the eccentric brilliance of Diogenes, a β€˜cynic’ philosopher who felt humans could learn a lot from dogs and their simple, authentic approach to life.

Naomi Alderman investigates the eccentric brilliance of Diogenes. He was a β€˜cynic’ philosopher, which originally meant β€˜dog-like’, and wanted to teach us that humans could learn from dogs and the simple authentic manner in which they went about their lives. Diogenes was sharp, hilarious, downright rude and a menace in the market place.

Special thanks to Dr Robert Cromarty, Classics Master at Wellington College.

Produced by ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Audio in partnership with The Open University.

Presenter: Naomi Alderman
Executive editor: James Cook
Assistant producer: Sarah Goodman
Researcher: Harry Burton
Production coordinator: Amelia Paul
Script consultant: Sara Joyner

Release date:

14 minutes

On radio

Fri 17 Jan 2025 13:45

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  • Fri 17 Jan 2025 13:45

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