犬儒主义PPT

Classic Cynicisim
• This philosophy of cynicisim was that the purpose of life was to live a life of Virtue（美德 ）in agreement with Nature.
• This meant Biblioteka Baiduejecting all traditional desires for wealth, power, health, and fame, and by living a simple life free from all possessions。
Diogens
• a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy.
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●Diogenes developed Antisthenes' philosphy to the extreme and make it well known .
Morden Cynicisim
The modern definition of cynicism is in marked contrast to the ancient philosophy. They gave up the code of ethics. Therefore, "cynicism" has gradually become negative in the west . It means the mistrust of the human sincerity and indifferent to the suffering of others.
• He pursued a life of self-sufficiency and shamelessness . • There are many anecdotes(轶事） about his extreme asceticism （禁欲主义） (sleeping in a tub), his shameless behaviour (eating raw meat), and his criticism of traditional society .
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Diogenes
Cynicisim
Cynicisim
cyn=dog (the origin of the cynic name is doggishness，meaning “dog-like") cyn+ic→cynic n 犬儒主义者 cynic+ism→cynicism n.犬儒主义
refers to the beliefs of an ancient school of Greek philosophers known as the Cynics.
• According to a popular story, Diogenes walked through Athens in broad daylight carrying a lighted lamp, saying that he was looking for an honest man.