Hegesias of Sinope

Hegesias of Sinope was an ancient Greek philosopher of the Cynic school and a student of Diogenes[1] said to have been once scolded for asking to borrow his teacher's writing tablet.[2]

Although little is known of the life of Hegesias, he is believed to have been active around 325 B.C. and have been known by the nickname "Dog Collar".[3]

References
  1. Curnow, Trevor (2006-06-22). "The Philosophers of the Ancient World: An A-Z Guide". A&C Black. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
  2. "Diogenes Laertius, Lives of Eminent Philosophers,BOOK VI, Chapter 2. DIOGENES (404-323B.C.)". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
  3. Diogenes; Cynic, Diogenes the (2012-05-10). "Sayings and Anecdotes: With Other Popular Moralists". OUP Oxford. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
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