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*[http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/people/g/Diogenescynic.htm Diogenes the Cynic Greek Philosopher] | *[http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/people/g/Diogenescynic.htm Diogenes the Cynic Greek Philosopher] | ||
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Cynicism was founded by a disciple of Socrates, Antisthenes (444-365 BC). The tenets of this Greek philosophy rejected worldly pleasure in favor of happiness derived from virtue. Diogenes of Sinope was the most famous Cynic.
See also
External links
- Cynics - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Diogenes the Cynic Greek Philosopher