Diogenes, the Cynic philosopher, was exiled from his hometown of Sinope because his father, a mint master, was accused of debasing the coinage. After his exile, he moved to Athens where he criticized many of the city's cultural conventions. He used his simple lifestyle and behavior to critique social values and institutions, which he saw as a form of "false moral currency." Diogenes scorned the need for conventional shelter and comforts, which he believed corrupted people. Instead, he chose t...