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Definition:
Antithsenes (445-360 B.C.E.) was a friend of Socrates and disagreed with Plato's
interpretation of what Socrates taught and meant. He is believed to have founded
the philosophic school of Cynicism, largely because of his influence on Diogenes of Sinope.
According to Antithsenes' philosophy, happiness depends solely upon the cultivation of morally virtuous beliefs and deeds. To be a good person, it is necessary to develop a strong mind and a strong character. He also argued that self-control requires a level of hostility towards material luxury and sensual pleasure.
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