Cycnicism was founded by a disciple of [[Socrates]], [[Antisthenes]] (444-365 BC). The tenets of this philosophy rejected worldly pleasure in favour of happiness derived from virtue. [[Diogenes]] was the most famous Cynic. | Cycnicism was founded by a disciple of [[Socrates]], [[Antisthenes]] (444-365 BC). The tenets of this philosophy rejected worldly pleasure in favour of happiness derived from virtue. [[Diogenes]] was the most famous Cynic. |