Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

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Socrates Explains Your Cynicism

Socrates Explains Your Cynicism

Are cynicism, misanthropy, misogyny, and misandry due to misplaced trust?

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Donald J. Robertson
Sep 24, 2024
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What can Socrates tell us about the root causes of cynicism, misogyny, misandry, and misanthropy, in modern society? It turns out, in typically Socratic fashion, that his answer is to highlight a paradox.

By cynicism with a small c (never capitalized) I mean the modern concept of a negative attitude concerning other people’s motives. A cynic assumes th…

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