What is Misanthropy?
'''Misanthropy''' is the general [[distrust]] or [[hatred]] of [[humanity]]. A person who feels that way is called a '''misanthropist'''. Many misanthropists are [[label]]ed using offensive terms such as [[hermit]]s and [[loner]]s. Some Misanthropic people prefer to be alone without [[interpersonal relationship]] whilst others do not trust many people outside of their immediate family or friends. Some do not trust anyone. [[Molière]]'s character Alceste in ''[[The Misanthrope|Le Misanthrope]]'' (1666) states: {{cquote|My hate is general, I detest all men;<br/>Some because they are wicked and do evil,<br/>Others because they tolerate the wicked,<br/>Refusing them the active vigorous scorn<br/>Which vice should stimulate in virtuous minds.<ref>Act I. ''Eight Plays by Moliere'' Modern Library College Editions LCCCN 57-11167 p227</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Moliere|title=Misanthrope, Act I Scene 1|url=http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/4/1967/26178/2.html|work=Bibliomania.com|accessdate=November 8, 2012|year=2000}}</ref>}} == References == {{reflist}} == Related pages == *[[Antinatalism]] *[[Misandry]] *[[Misogyny]] *[[Pessimism]] {{Commonscat|Misanthropy}} [[Category:Hatred]] {{stub}}