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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]]