Antisthenes, Cynic philosopher and tutor of Diogenes, championed simplicity, virtue, and freedom, influencing Stoic thought.

The cynics did not believe in luxury and excesses but meant to exercise strength and stamina through self-discipline and ethical living. Core Tenets of Cynical Philosophy ...

Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Navigating uncertainty. During uncertain times, many of us are drawn to cynicism, seeing humanity as inherently selfish, greedy and untrustworthy. In his ...

Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Navigating uncertainty. In uncertain times, cynicism is an attractive worldview. But psychologist Jamil Zaki points to research that shows cynicism hurts us ...