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The Philosophy of Cynicism - William D. Desmond
TV Episode | 5 min | Documentary, Animation
The philosophy of cynicism was started by Diogenes around 400 B.C. when he was ostracized and decided to adopt a self-sufficient, non-materialistic lifestyle flaunting cultural conventions. The philosophy caught on with some followers and ...See moreThe philosophy of cynicism was started by Diogenes around 400 B.C. when he was ostracized and decided to adopt a self-sufficient, non-materialistic lifestyle flaunting cultural conventions. The philosophy caught on with some followers and has endured with a small segment of society ever since. Written by David Foss See less
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