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| − | 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. Diogenes advocated living like a dog. Consequently, his dog mimicry is the genesis of cosmopolitanism. |
[[http://personal.ecu.edu/mccartyr/ancient/athens/Cynicism.htm]] | [[http://personal.ecu.edu/mccartyr/ancient/athens/Cynicism.htm]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 04:14, June 2, 2007
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. Diogenes advocated living like a dog. Consequently, his dog mimicry is the genesis of cosmopolitanism.
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