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      Philosopher-Kings of Antiquity

      Dr William Desmond

      One of the most celebrated of Plato’s ideas was that if human society was ever to function successfully then philosophers would need to become kings, or kings philosophers. In a…

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      The Greek Praise of Poverty: Origins of Ancient Cynicism

      Professor William Desmond

      Explains Cynicism’s rise in popularity in the ancient world by exploring the set of attitudes that collectively formed the Greek praise of poverty. The author argues that economic, military, and…

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