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Book Review: ‘How to Say No: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism’
Extravagance and comfort are placed on the chopping block in this collection of ancient Cynic works. M.D. Usher, the Lyman-Roberts professor of classical languages and literature at the University of ...
December 2, 2022
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Dustin Bass
Diogenes of Sinope, the Dogged Cynic
The great ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (470–399 B.C.) believed that self-sufficiency is the key to a good life. ...
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Lorraine Ferrier
Mind Over Matter: Cynics, It Seems, Triple Their Risk of Dementia
I don't want to sound too cynical, but recent research findings in dementia seem hard to believe. A ...
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CA Governor Brown Leads Race as Polls Show Less Cynicism
California voters are getting less pessimistic about their state government, according to a recent poll.
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