Cynicism from Diogenes to Dilbert:

"The book focuses on significant periods of historical change, such as the Renaissance, and the historical cynics responsible for several seminal social ideas, including cosmopolitanism, asceticism, and parrhesia. The author claims that aspects of Greek cynicism are present in contemporary soci...

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Main Author: Cutler, Ian (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland 2005
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"The book focuses on significant periods of historical change, such as the Renaissance, and the historical cynics responsible for several seminal social ideas, including cosmopolitanism, asceticism, and parrhesia. The author claims that aspects of Greek cynicism are present in contemporary society, offering a positive strategy for living in a hostile world"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"The book focuses on significant periods of historical change, such as the Renaissance, and the historical cynics responsible for several seminal social ideas, including cosmopolitanism, asceticism, and parrhesia. The author claims that aspects of Greek cynicism are present in contemporary society, offering a positive strategy for living in a hostile world"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VII, 227 S.
ISBN:0786420936