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| − | Cycnicism was founded by a disciple of [[Socrates]], [[Antisthenes]] (444-365 BC). | + | '''Cycnicism''' 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. |
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[http://personal.ecu.edu/mccartyr/ancient/athens/Cynicism.htm Cynicism] | ||
| + | *[http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/people/g/Diogenescynic.htm Diogenes the Cynic Greek Philosopher] | ||
| + | *[http://www.answers.com/topic/cynicism Cynicism] | ||
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Revision as of 04:20, May 22, 2008
Cycnicism 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.