Why did Diogenes move to Athens after his departure from Sinope?
To study
To escape punishment
To find a job
To join the military
Answer
Diogenes relocated to Athens, fleeing Sinope to evade punishment stemming from the defacement of the currency. He sought refuge in the bustling intellectual hub, drawn by the vibrant philosophical scene and the presence of esteemed thinkers who could satiate his insatiable thirst for knowledge and intellectual discourse.
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