What is Cynicism?
'''Cynicism''' is a [[philosophy]] started by the [[Cynic]]s, [[Ancient Greece|Ancient Greek]] philosophers. ==Origin== Cynicism was started by [[Antisthenes]] in the [[5th century BC]]. The main points the cynics wanted to make was that man had no [[Need|needs]]. At the same time, they were against possessing material goods. They also were against [[Prejudice|prejudices]], such as being ashamed of being [[Nudity|naked]]. ==Diogenes of Sinope== [[Diogenes of Sinope]] made the cynics extend their views and combine them with that of other schools of philosophy, like the [[stoa]]. They also integrated elements of [[Greek mythology]]. ==Today== Today, the word ''cynicism'' generally describes the opinions and actions of those who believe that self-interest is the primary motive of human behavior. These persons, called ''cynics'', shy away from relying upon [[sincerity]], human [[virtue]], or [[altruism]] as motivations. ==Related pages== * [[Nihilism]] * [[Aristotle]] * [[Socrates]] * [[Ancient Greek philosophy]] {{stub}} [[Category:Philosophical movements and positions]]