Offers a survey of Cynicism, its varied representatives and ideas, and the many contexts in which it operated. This book introduces important ancient Cynics and their times, from Diogenes 'the Dog' in the fourth century BC to Sallustius in the fifth century AD. Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Author(s): William D. Desmond Number of pages: 256 Publication date: 2008 Dimensions: 182 x 213 x 22 Cover type: Paperback / softback