Diogenes

Diogenes of Sinope was a historical cynic. Diogenes attempted to humiliate his peers. Regardless of his controversy he was considered one of the founders of Cynicism. He was on the move after he defaced currency under the advice of the oracle of Delphi. Diogenes became Antisthenes pupil even though he wasn't warmly accepted. He choose to be somewhat of an ascetic, along with his poor life and his belief in being naked. He looked down on those who praised money and their status. Diogenes was definitely an extremist. Modern day, he would be considered a drunken bum that roamed the streets and made outrageous claims. Nevertheless, Diogenes was very influential in his time period. He attempted to point too that what society holds is not equivalent to happiness that the natural state of nature can offer. Diogenes believed people should return to the origins of nature to achieve true happiness. However, it was difficult to understand why he didnt care for plato since he was the successor of plato who Diogenes shared many of the same concepts with.