• Teachers: Diogenes

  • Jan 13 2025
  • Length: 15 mins
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Teachers: Diogenes

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  • Naomi Alderman investigates the eccentric brilliance of Diogenes. He was a ‘cynic’ philosopher, which originally meant ‘dog-like’, and wanted to teach us that humans could learn from dogs and the simple authentic manner in which they went about their lives. Diogenes was sharp, hilarious, downright rude and a menace in the market place.

    Special thanks to Dr Robert Cromarty, Classics Master at Wellington College.

    Produced by BBC Studios Audio in partnership with The Open University.

    Presenter: Naomi Alderman Executive editor: James Cook Assistant producer: Sarah Goodman Researcher: Harry Burton Production coordinator: Amelia Paul Script consultant: Sara Joyner
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