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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Company,
[2005]
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| 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. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 227 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-219) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0786420936 (softcover : alk. paper) |