The Origins of Cynicism Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
The Origins of Cynicism is a timeline game where players must place events in their correct chronological order. This game challenges players to think critically about historical events and their relationship to each other.
- Players will learn about key events in the development of cynicism as a philosophy.
- The game includes events such as the founding of the Cynic school by Antisthenes and the teachings of Diogenes of Sinope.
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- c. 440 BCE: Antisthenes begins teaching his philosophy in Athens
- c. 413 BCE: Diogenes of Sinope becomes a follower of Antisthenes
- c. 366 BCE: Diogenes of Sinope begins his own teachings in Athens
- c. 323 BCE: Diogenes of Sinope is exiled from Athens and settles in Corinth
- c. 330 BCE: Crates of Thebes becomes a prominent Cynic philosopher
- c. 325 BCE: Crates of Thebes marries Hipparchia, a fellow philosopher
- c. 320 BCE: Crates of Thebes and Hipparchia live a life of voluntary poverty and simplicity
- c. 310 BCE: Crates of Thebes and Hipparchia influence many other Cynic philosophers
- c. 300 BCE: Bion of Borysthenes becomes a well-known Cynic philosopher
- c. 290 BCE: Bion of Borysthenes travels and spreads Cynic ideas throughout the Mediterranean
- c. 250 BCE: Menippus of Gadara introduces satirical elements into Cynic philosophy
- c. 240 BCE: Menippus of Gadara's works influence later Cynic and Stoic philosophers
- c. 200 BCE: The philosophy of Cynicism continues to be influential in Hellenistic and Roman philosophy
- c. 361 CE: Cynicism is adopted by various Roman emperors, such as Julian the Apostate
- c. 400 CE: Cynic ideas are incorporated into early Christian asceticism and monasticism
- c. 410 CE: The last known Cynic philosopher, Sallustius, dies in Rome
- c. 1500-1800 CE: Cynic philosophy experiences a revival in the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods
- present day: Modern interpretations of Cynicism continue to influence ethical and philosophical thought