The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of education.
Antisthenes
— Antisthenes
Philosopher, founder of Cynicism (c.446–c.366 BCE)
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Antisthenes was Greek philosopher, founder of cynicism (c.446–c.366 bce). Antisthenes was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity

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