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- This article is mainly about the current understanding of the word cynicism. For information about the ancient Greek school of philosophy, see Cynic. For information about the band, see Cynic (band).
Cynicism (Greek κυνισμός) was originally the philosophy of a group of ancient Greeks called the Cynics, founded by Antisthenes.
Presently the word generally describes the opinions of individuals who maintain that only self-interest motivates human behavior, and who are disinclined to rely on sincerity, human virtue, or altruism. The word is typically used pejoratively.
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@dotsok cynicism is your jam. Or self preservation. 6 of 1, half dozen of the other.
actuallytmn (Tara Niedermeier) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:50:52 -0000
@dotsok cynicism is your jam. Or self preservation. 6 of 1, half dozen of the other.
I still think that it's a lot less likely to hear that logic from a mother... But maybe that's just cynicism born of my current situ...
HHG (Heidi Hass Gable) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:44:01 -0000
I still think that it's a lot less likely to hear that logic from a mother... But maybe that's just cynicism born of my current situ...
@amywelborn2 so my gen-X cynicism can be won over. if you have a real soft spot for teacher films you may like AN EDUCATION more than I did
vjmorton (vjmorton) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:28:35 -0000
@amywelborn2 so my gen-X cynicism can be won over. if you have a real soft spot for teacher films you may like AN EDUCATION more than I did
In my experience, @RTRViews, cynicism can get us through a day, but only kindness and love help us feel good at the end of it. :-) #FF
jenajean (Jenifer Olson) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:55:58 -0000
In my experience, @RTRViews, cynicism can get us through a day, but only kindness and love help us feel good at the end of it. :-) #FF
"In the end, that`s what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?"~ Barack Obama #IamObama
Will_T83 (Will T83) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:24:21 -0000
"In the end, that`s what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?"~ Barack Obama #IamObama
@daisyhellcakes What you wrote about relating to Max is key. That book is my earliest memory. It's blend of darkness and cynicism,
lindywasp (lindywasp) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:20:34 -0000
@daisyhellcakes What you wrote about relating to Max is key. That book is my earliest memory. It's blend of darkness and cynicism,
Cynic - Entry in Wikipedia on the small but influential school of ancient philosophy, whose members included Antisthenes, Diogenes of Sinope, Crates of Thebes, and Zeno.
Cynic School of Philosophy - From The Catholic Encyclopedia, by William Turner.
Meta Description: [ Founded at Athens about 400 B.C., continued in existence until about 200 B.C. It sprang from the ethical doctrine of Socrates regarding the necessity of moderation and self-denial ]
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Cynicism - Sophia on-line philosophy course that asks and answers, What is Cynicism? and Who were the Cynics? includes a cynic's self test.
Cynicism - Brief paper on Cynicism
Cynics - One of the minor Socratic schools founded by Antisthenes, a follower of Socrates. Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
The Cynic Philosophers and Their Techniques - Excerpt from the seminar given by Michel Foucault in 1983
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