It is interesting to observe what the Cynic teaching became when it was popularized. In the early part of the third century B.C., the cynics were the fashion, especially in Alexandria. They published little sermons pointing out how easy it is to do without material possessions.
history Of Western Philosophy: Collectors Editionby bertrand Russell
Great Empedocles, that ardent soul, leapt into Etna, and was roasted whole.
Even if (as I myself believe) almost all Hegel’s doctrines are false, he still retains an importance which is not merely historical, as the best representative of a certain kind of philosophy which, in others, is less coherent and less comprehensive.
Hegel’s philosophy is very difficult—he is, I should say, the hardest to understand of all the great philosophers. Before entering on any detail, a general characterization may prove helpful.
His most important books are his two logics, and these must be understood if the reasons for his views on other subjects are to be rightly apprehended.
