The Cynic and Cyrenaic both stood aloof from the affairs of the state, and were alike disbelievers in the gods.
The Cynics appear to have been inclined to communism among themselves, which was doubtless easy with their views as to the wants of life.

It is thought not unlikely that Sokrates himself held views of communism both as to property and to wives; being in this respect also the prompter of Plato (Grant's Ethics of Aristotle, Essay ii.).
The CYRENAIC system originated with ARISTIPPUS of Cyrene, another hearer and companion of Sokrates.

The temperament of Aristippus was naturally inactive, easy, and luxurious; nevertheless he set great value on mental cultivation and accomplishments.

His conversations with Sokrates form one of the most interesting chapters of Xenophon's Memorabilia, and are the key to the plan of life ultimately elaborated by him.

Sokrates finding out his disposition, repeats all the arguments in favour of the severe and ascetic system.