Cynicism (philosophy) - Wikipedia According to Cynicism, people are reasoning animals, and the purpose of life and the way to gain happiness is to achieve virtue, in agreement with nature, following one's natural sense of reason by living simply and shamelessly free from social constraints
Cynics - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Cynicism originates in the philosophical schools of ancient Greece that claim a Socratic lineage To call the Cynics a “school” though, immediately raises a difficulty for so unconventional and anti-theoretical a group
Cynic | Skepticism, Asceticism Hedonism | Britannica In the history of political thought, Cynics are often regarded as the first anarchists, because they regarded the destruction of the state—which, owing to its hierarchical nature, was the cause of a plethora of misfortunes—as the only salvation for the human species
What is Cynicism? - PHILO-notes What is Cynicism? Cynicism is a philosophical school of thought that emerged in ancient Greece and was founded by Diogenes of Sinope The central tenet of cynicism is the rejection of conventional norms and values, and the embrace of a simple and natural way of life
Cynicism Definition Meaning - PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES Cynicism, or the attitude of being cynical, appears as an inclination to be skeptical of others' intentions and to believe that other people are completely motivated by self-interest