Cynicism

Founder	Zarath (Also known as Zoroaster)
Spread to	Greece
Influenced	Free thought • Self-discipline • Social critique
Influenced by	Zarath (Zoroaster)
Origin location	Persia
Century of origin	6th century BC
Religion/Philosophy	Persian religious sect
Distinctive features	Rejection of material wealth • Living in harmony with nature • Austere lifestyle
Philosophical significance	Radical asceticism, individualism, satire of public figures