THE MOST SAVAGE PHILOSOPHER OF ALL TIME 

Basically Louis C.K.

"He threw away his bowl, his only possession, realising how materialistic he had become". Holy crap.

"..some believe he just held his breath and died." Savage.

He didn't die from holding his breathe, he just realized what a materialist he'd been when he saw a young lad breathing.

Diogones: “I was searching for the bones of your father but could not distinguish them from the bones of slaves” Alexander: 👁👄👁

Diogenes saw an archer hopelessly trying to hit a target, he sat next to the said target and said it’s the safest place to be.

Sometimes you just gotta take a long hard look at your wooden bowl and think about what a monster you've become.

When your roasts are legendary even after thousands of years.

Everyone knows that if the words "savage" and "philosopher" are in the same sentence, you know who it is

Chad Diogenes vs virgin plato

“Your boos mean nothing, I’ve seen what makes you cheer”

He has gone through the highest form of individuation in my opinion. Absolutely authentic to the bone.

Boy who cupped his hands: I'm about to end that bowls career.

"I'm searching for the bones of your father but I can't distinguish them from those of slaves." That's gotta hurt XD

That special kind of insanity that actually makes sense.

I did my philosophy presentation on Diogenes after watching this video. I forgot to bring all of my work to the examination so I winged it and told the examiners the storys in this video and they said it was the most unforgettable presentation they’ve ever seen 😂😂

6:30 some context: Alexander's dad was a guy named Philip II who was almost as big a deal as Alexander himself-he forcibly unified Greece and set up the army Alexander would eventually use to tear his way across the Persian Empire and end up in India. This of course after his death, which is itself a really friggin' weird assassination intrigue plot. So this is a _really_ sick burn.

Imagine just being like " bruh im bored" *holds breath, sits there and dies

The phrase "Get out of my sunlight" is worded in Greek in such a way that it also means "enlighten me". Which makes more sense to me as being said as an irony to Alexander the Great, making him understand that his needs were spiritual and not materialistic, making even a great king powerless.

“I’m just being as useful as the citizens”. Fantastic!

Diogenes: "Return to nature, divest yourself of the trappings of civilization." Also Diogenes: *lives in city*

This mans roasts were so savaged their still being recounted thousands of years later

plato: describes man diogenes: here's a chicken

This is more about conciousness than a philosophy. He acted on his conciousness, something that takes courage in a reformed society that is focused on the economy and the materialistic. The simple act of being a human, an animal just like the rest of the world, can bring great peace. Take away the labels and language man gave to every single thing and you will see even more than before. Humanity tries to simplify things when it's the complexity that's truly amazing. If you seriously have peace, with nothing bothering you, knowledge flourishes.

The phrase "held his breath" is the same idiom as in english, meaning to not speak. This means, he may not have had any more profound words for others after whatever was deemed his latest philosophic escapade. Basically, he may have faded from popularity or stopped talking to people altogether. It can also mean to not speak out of fear, but this seems less likely for him.

Materialist and their bowls am i right

I love it how he intentionally does or say things that sound or look crazy at first, then waits for someone to ask him the meaning of his actions, and when asked he explains the first seemingly crazy thing and suddenly it makes sense. I think this is a very efficient way to make other people understand your view point. If you just go strait to the point and just say your philosophy, its easily forgettable and unrelatable and your not easily convienced , these things make you think" i dont want to understand your view of the world, i already have my own". But if you intrigue them, make them wonder "what the hell is that guy thinking?? I gotta know!" , it sends a strong message.

The Difference between a Cynic and a Stoic is a tunic. -- Ancient Greek saying. Cynics give up everything when it comes to possessions, Stoics however live with the most basic of possessions.

Imagine roasting someone so bad that people keep talking and laughing about it centuries later

What a badass, He literally owned nothing and was the closest to the human equivalent of dirt, yet he rejected favors from Alexander the great, only to insult his father. He completely roasted Plato and mocked everyone freaking out when their village was being invaded. He was a smart philosopher, maybe even one of the smartest, yet he lived inside of an empty wine jar and enjoyed every second of his unpleasant lifestyle. What a dude.

this dude was basically a living meme

it blows my mind that a man living inside a wine jar affects our lives to this day

The thing I love about Diogenes saying "I'm looking for the bones of your father" to Alexander is that Alexander hated his father

So was he the first Mad lad?

apparently this exchange also happened: Plato was discoursing on his theory of ideas and, pointing to the cups on the table before him, said while there are many cups in the world, there is only one 'idea' of a cup, and this cupness precedes the existence of all particular cups. "I can see the cup on the table," interrupted Diogenes, "but I can't see the 'cupness'". "That's because you have the eyes to see the cup," said Plato, "but", tapping his head with his forefinger, "you don't have the intellect with which to comprehend 'cupness'." Diogenes walked up to the table, examined a cup and, looking inside, asked, "Is it empty?" Plato nodded. "Where is the 'emptiness' which precedes this empty cup?" asked Diogenes. Plato allowed himself a few moments to collect his thoughts, but Diogenes reached over and, tapping Plato's head with his finger, said "I think you will find here is the 'emptiness'."

The "governed men" quote is often translated as "I was a master" since the double entendre still kind of works in English (a master of slaves, a master to an apprentice). There's also a layer you missed there- He wasn't saying he was a king in Athens, he was saying that he'd be an ideal slave to a man who needed someone to enslave him. "I'd be great for anyone looking for a master." It was a powerful shitpost.

Imagine if Diogenes had access to the internet... That would be a sight.

"I was looking for the bones of your father but I could not distinguish them from the bones of slaves" _mic drop_

He also climbed a mountain with a hammer while sitting in an iron pot.

I saw this and said if this aint diogenes im gonna riot. You can't tell me that "behold plato's man" is like the greatest line ever

"I am unsuccessful. Be unsuccessful with me." And hype beasts.

I love how homelessness was so impressive to them back then.

"in a rich mans home the only place to spit is in his face"

"I was searching for the bones of your father but I could not distinguish then from the bones of slaves" is SUCH a powerful statement so casually said. I think this one will stick with me

“...and then there’s Diogenes” 🤣

If i were not Diogenes I would also want to be Diogenes

He probably even knew what dank memes are

Wait, Life 2000 years ago was complicated for that man ? It would be fun to have him around today.

"If only it was so easy to end my hunger by rubbing my belly." I almost spit out my drink I laughed so hard.

Local homeless man dabs on everyone he meets

"I'm not gonna be buried in a grave, when I'm dead just throw me in the tray-ash"

One of the most informative and entertaining videos I have ever seen on RU-vid. Thanks.

So much packed in a tiny video. Wish I could sit down for 2-3 hour lectures with this man, would be absolutely fascinating

Finally someone did a proper video on my man Diogenes

Diogenes while holding a featherless chicken: Behold Plato's man.

Four years later this video still holds up as entertaining and educational. Good shit bro hope your still dropping videos and doing well!

this man would state his opinion on twitter, be attacked by everyone, and emerge a winner

As I clicked this video I said to myself "If it's anyone other than Diogenes, this guy doesn't know." This guy knows.

Dude was a rank 1 troll.

Great video man! Thanks for making this.

The "behold plato's man" is the biggest chad move ever recorded

i heard a couple of those anecdotes a little differently. Alexander said to Diogenes while the latter sun bathed: if you would ask anything of me, I would grant it." Diogenes replied, "Ok, I would ask you to move, for you are blocking my sunlight." When taken as a slave, it was the slavers that asked him what his trade was, in order to properly market him in the slave markets. Diogenes told them, "The only job I'm good at is bossing people around, so you should sell me to someone who needs a master." lmaoo, pure savagery!

Diogenes is the worlds first troll

Ironic how a dog is actually the most enthusiastic creature I've ever seen! XD

That "not gonna draw that" part xD 4:24

"Shitbag Plato" Subscribed.

*literally has one item in his possession* "Oh shit I'm materialistic-YEET"

I saw a meme which called Diogenes "Dogenes", and replaced his figure in a painting with Doge. It makes much more sense now.

"Some say he just hold his breath and dies" *bro challenged death to a duel*

"if only it was so easy to end my hunger by rubbing my belly". top kek.

"I was searching the bones of your father but could not distinguish then from the bones of slaves." The most EPIC BURN in history!

Your channel is great, I like your style and technique, i hope it keeps growing because your material can help many people, keep up the good work 👍

That part where Diogenes was looking for Alexander The Great's father, it's either a sick diss or it's a profound way of saying, "Royalty is just like the poor. All bones and blood."

Diogenes was a cool dude.

The most I’ve ever laughed at a philosophy video

As soon as I saw this title, I knew it was about Diogenes.

you give me inspiration to educate myself on all of these people, thank you

Diogenes, the Ancient Greek equivalent of the Dude

Thank you Sisyphus 55, it is quite a video to watch.If I may add something is the Alexander and Diogenes full anecdote story: Alexander the Great had a tutor, Leonidas, who was privy to the cynical philosophy. Knower of cynical philosophy Alexander knew Diogenes the Dog, for his teachings, his style and his spirit. When Alexander was in Corinth wanted to meet Diogenes and sent an aide to find Diogenes who was in Kratheio, and to present him upon him. After the lieutenant found him, he said: "The King Alexander asks to see you." Diogenes replied "I do not want to see him. If he wants, let him come to see me. " And indeed, the king Alexander went to see Diogenes. THE MEETING When the Alexander approached him he said "I am the King Alexander". Diogenes replied calmly "and I am Diogenes the Cyon"(Cyon as it means in Greek the Dog). Alexander the Great wondered and said "Are you not afraid of me?" Diogenes replied "And what are you? Good or evil?". Alexander remained skeptical. As a king he could not have said that he is evil, and if he claimed that he is good, why someone should be afraid of him? Alexander instead of answering asked again "What favor would you like to ask of me?" And Diogenes again pun-answered "Aposkotison me." Meaning: "Take me from the dark oblivion, and show me the truth." With this clever pun of Diogenes the answer can be indicated up to "Stop hiding me from the sun", as cynics thought that human happiness is found in austerity, and in zestasia(=the warmth) of the sun and thus he does not ask anything of material riches. Upon hearing this, Alexander said the famous: "If I was not Alexander, I would like to be Diogenes." Alexander the Great and Diogenes had a long discussion with great importance that was saved by the Plousaraio Dion. In this, Diogenes explains to Alexander when a King is beneficial (to the people). Diogenes attributed the usefulness of a king in "If he is beneficial to the people." To give strength to this claim he said. "If you conquest throughout the Europe and not ofeleseis(=be useful to) the people, then you are not beneficial. If you conquest throughout the Africa and the Asia and not ofeleseis the people, again you're not useful. Even if you pass the columns of Hercules(he refers to the Gibraltar) and cross over the ocean and conquer this continent that is larger than Asia* and not ofeleseis the people, again you are not useful because they do not benefit at all. " * p.s. (does he means America?Maybe!) Again many thanks and keep discovering the world and its history!

What a great and hilarious video, Never thought philosophy would be so much fun.

Im pleased that someone in the world actually cares to do some research and release a video about one of the most absurd philosophers. I mean here in greece nobody cares about it and as everything here is falling apart, its good to apreaciate the ''small things''. Cheers man, great channel and supportive community arround it!

Patron saint of 4Chan

"If I was Batman, I'd want to be Diogenes"

His existence begs the question "who is actually mad, diogenes or those NOT diogenes".

Awesome work creator!!! And best comments for comic relief in a while

I generally consider myself an Optimist and pretty agreeable, but I find a sweet pleasure in listening to and observing the cynic. The man who gives zero fucks and says what he believes always entertains me. Every Muse needs an anti Muse. For when the spiritualist becomes too egocentric and so-called pure, the cynic reminds him that he is merely flesh and Bone.

"I was searching for the bones of your father, but I could not distinguish them from the bones of slaves." I'm a fan now.

If only rubbing my stomach could satisfy my hunger... Honestly, the fact that we still allow people to go hungry today shows how much "progress" stands for. We shame the wrong things.

We need more people like this dude

"When I'm dead just throw me in the trash." -Frank Reynolds "Just throw me over the wall with a stick to fight off the horde." -Diogenes.

Diogenes was the George Carlin of ancient Greece.

The background music the author has included with this video is absolutely wonderful.

New favorite channel

so in a nutshell: -nothing matters -social status doesn't mean shit -materialism is pointless -reunite with nature -be honest, be spiteful, be you.

A religious figure when asked, "My Husband died. He was a good man. A loved man. But my brother has survived all these years. He is an awful man, no one wants him around. Why did God take my husband but not my brother?" "Well sister, it seems God did not want that brother of your's around any more than you do." - _-

i laughed so hard, incredible man!

New to ur channel and finding it very helpful Love the silly art

I have been a fan of diogenes since i learned of him. I think he held a secret to philosophy that only the greats ever come to realize. His views were wild because life is wild. He saw through the 'cellphones' and 'new cars' of his day and saw that the people are taking a complicated route to the same destination, but incurring far more debt and burdens than necessary. He was the Original Street Smart, rich in common sense through the simplicity one would find in those moments when a child speaks more truth than an adult.

If memes can live withought Diogenes, why no Diogenes withought memes

Great work! 🤘