336 BCE

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Diogenes and Alexander

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The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great is one of the most discussed anecdotes from philosophical history. Many versions of it exist. The most popular relate it as evidence of Diogenes' disregard for authority, wealth, and decorum.

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The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the GreatQuirin MarkCC0The Met
The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the GreatQuirin MarkCC0The Met
Diogenes and Alexander the GreatThe Albertina MuseumPublic domainEuropeana

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