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PRONUNCIATION OF ANTISTHENES

Antisthenes  [ænˈtɪsθəˌniːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTISTHENES

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Antisthenes is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ANTISTHENES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Antisthenes

Antisthenes

Antisthenes was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates. He adopted and developed the ethical side of Socrates' teachings, advocating an ascetic life lived in accordance with virtue. Later writers regarded him as the founder of Cynic philosophy.

Definition of Antisthenes in the English dictionary

The definition of Antisthenes in the dictionary is ?445–365 bc, Greek philosopher, founder of the Cynic school, who taught that the only good was virtue, won by self-control and independence from worldly needs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTISTHENES


Aeschines
ˈiːskəˌniːz
Anaximenes
ˌænækˈsɪməˌniːz
antichthones
ænˈtɪkθəˌniːz
Aristophanes
ˌærɪˈstɒfəˌniːz
Cleisthenes
ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz
Clisthenes
ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz
Demosthenes
dɪˈmɒsθəˌniːz
Diogenes
daɪˈɒdʒɪˌniːz
Eratosthenes
ˌɛrəˈtɒsθɪˌniːz
ferromanganese
ˌfɛrəʊˈmæŋɡəˌniːz
flamines
ˈflæmɪˌniːz
hippomanes
hɪˈpɒməˌniːz
Hippomenes
hɪˈpɒmɪˌniːz
knock-knees
ˈnɒkˌniːz
manganese
ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz
pectines
ˈpektɪˌniːz
teredines
tɛˈriːdɪˌniːz
testudines
tɛˈstjuːdɪˌniːz
vertigines
vɜːˈtɪdʒɪˌniːz
Xenophanes
zɛˈnɒfəˌniːz

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTISTHENES

achimenes
Agnes
Barnes
behind the scenes
bones
Cannes
Grenadines
headlines
headphones
iTunes
johannes
Jones
lenes
lines
Menes
penes
Philippines
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the Grenadines
Ximenes

Synonyms and antonyms of Antisthenes in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Antisthenes» into 25 languages

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犬儒
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Antístenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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ar

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Antisthenes
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Антисфен
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Antístenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthène
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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ஆண்டிஸ்தீன்சுவுக்கு
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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Antistene
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Antystenes
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Антисфен
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Antistene
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Αντισθένης
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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Antisthenes
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTISTHENES»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Antisthenes

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTISTHENES»

Discover the use of Antisthenes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Antisthenes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Antisthenes of Athens: Setting the World Aright
Luis E. Navia provides a comprehensive examination of the ideas and contributions of a Greek philosopher who was influential in the development of classical Cynicism.
Luis E. Navia, 2001
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An Outline of Cynic Philosophy: Antisthenes of Athens and ...
There are two competing accounts of how the philosophical movement founded by Antisthenes of Athens and Diogenes of Sinope came by its name, and why they and their followers were called kunikos, 'dog-like'. The rst account maintains  ...
Keith Seddon, C. D. Yonge, 2010
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A Companion to Socrates
Brancacci, A. (1990). Oikeios Logos. Lafilosofia del linguaggio di Antistene [ Proper Account. The Philosophy of Language of Antisthenes]. Naples: Bibliopolis . A detailed reconstruction of Antisthenes' theory of language and alleged dogmatism ...
Sara Ahbel-Rappe, Rachana Kamtekar, 2009
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The Ancient World: Dictionary of World Biography
ANTISTHENES. Born: c. 444 B.C.; Athens, Greece Died: c. 365 B.C.; Athens, Greece Area of Achievement: Philosophy Contribution: Founder of the philosophical school of classical Cynicism, Antisthenes regarded virtue as the sole basis of ...
Frank N. Magill, 2003
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Classical Cynicism: A Critical Study
CHAPTER 2 Antisthenes, the Absolute Dog In his extensive biography of Antisthenes. Chappuis refers to him as "one of the most remarkable among the Socratic philosophers," and favorably compares the beauty of his works with those of ...
Luis E. Navia, 1996
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Cynics
that filled some ten volumes: an astonishing oeuvre that would put Antisthenes on a par with Democritus or Aristotle. Many of these titles have Homeric themes ( such as "On Circe" or "On Odysseus, Penelope, and the Dog"), which he may have ...
William D. Desmond, 2008
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Biographical Dictionary
philosophical speculations, we cannot form any opinion of them from a few unconnected and scattered passages. The enmity between Antisthenes and Plato is said to have arisen from the dialogue of Antisthenes called Sa- thon, which was ...
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain), 1843
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The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion ...
philosophical speculations, we cannot form any opinion of them from a few unconnected ana scattered passages. The enmity between Antisthenes and Plato is said to have arisen from the dialogue of Antisthenes called Sa- thon, which was ...
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain), 1843
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Plato, and the Other Companions of Sokrates by George Grote: 3
On the other hand, the dialogues are much commended by competent judges; and Theopompus even aflirmed that much in the Platonic dialogues had been borrowed from those of Antisthenes, Aristippus, and Bryson.x Antisthenes was ...
‎1865
10
The People of Plato
Antisthenes II was the wealthy son of a famous father and a mother who was said in the later tradition to have been Thracian. Since Antisthenes II was, in all likelihood, born after the institution of Pericles I's citizenship laws of 451/ 0 (he is listed ...
Debra Nails

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTISTHENES»

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... need more of them to enliven downtown in a positive way," said Empfield, who ordered books on philosophers Diogenes and Antisthenes. «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jun 15»
2
Money thoughts
Are you a cynic? By “cynic” I am not referring to the school of ancient Greek philosophers founded by Antisthenes, who had an elaborate ... «WellBeing, Jun 15»
3
The Global Elite's Crimes Against Humanity
The ancient Greek philosopher Aristippus concluded that happiness lies in the pursuit of external pleasure. Others, from Antisthenes to Buddha, ... «CounterPunch, May 15»
4
All the world's a stage: performance art past and present
Indeed, the public “stunts” of the Greek philosophers Antisthenes and Diogenes, the latter of whom was known for walking around in broad ... «AMA, Apr 15»
5
National Sibling Day 2015: Top 40 Quotes To Celebrate Your …
"When brothers agree, no fortress is so strong as their common life." ― Antisthenes. 13. "There is a little boy inside the man who is my brother. «Latin Times, Apr 15»
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Effective Leadership: The Theory & Practice
Using inspiration and guidance from philosophers such as Aristotle, Hesiod, Sophocles, Heraclitus and Antisthenes, the authors contend this ... «seattlepi.com, Nov 14»
7
How To Be A Cynic
That honour belongs to his teacher Antisthenes, who had in turn been influenced by Socrates, whom he knew. In general the Socratic inheritance of Cynicism ... «Philosophy Now, Sep 14»
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On Becoming & Unbecoming a Cynic
I'm tired of cynicism. Now, to be clear, I am not speaking specifically of the Cynical philosophy of Antisthenes and certain ancient Greeks. «Patheos, Jul 14»
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How to Eliminate Envy & Practice Empathy
-Antisthenes. But too much envy can destroy relationships. I've seen families who treat each other like enemies–lying, cheating, backstabbing, ... «PsychCentral.com, May 14»
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How Controversial 'Jeopardy!' Champion Arthur Chu Finally Lost
The clue was: "Antisthenes began this -ism with the view that self-interest is the primary motive of human behavior." Chu made it a true Daily ... «Yahoo TV, Mar 14»

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