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| − | '''Cynicism''' was founded by a disciple of [[Socrates]], [[Antisthenes]] (444-365 BC). The tenets of this Greek philosophy rejected worldly pleasure in favor of happiness derived from virtue. [[Diogenes]] of Sinope was the most famous Cynic. | + | '''Cynicism''' was founded by a disciple of [[Socrates]], [[Antisthenes]] (444-365 BC). The tenets of this Greek philosophy rejected worldly pleasure in favor of happiness derived from virtue. [[Diogenes]] of Sinope was the most famous Cynic. In contemporary terms, however, cynicism generally refers to having a very low opinion of a group of people or action, and often doing bad things or even openly encouraging bad behavior simply because of their low opinion. Liberals have been more notorious for this sort of action, such as Obama openly encouraging illegal immigrants to vote in the 2016 presidential elections. |
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Revision as of 13:20, November 12, 2016
Cynicism was founded by a disciple of Socrates, Antisthenes (444-365 BC). The tenets of this Greek philosophy rejected worldly pleasure in favor of happiness derived from virtue. Diogenes of Sinope was the most famous Cynic. In contemporary terms, however, cynicism generally refers to having a very low opinion of a group of people or action, and often doing bad things or even openly encouraging bad behavior simply because of their low opinion. Liberals have been more notorious for this sort of action, such as Obama openly encouraging illegal immigrants to vote in the 2016 presidential elections.
See also
External links
- Cynics - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Diogenes the Cynic Greek Philosopher