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The philosophy of cynicism

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    1) Which of the following characteristics best characterizes the attitude of a modern cynic?

    Everyone is a selfish fake.

    “Drain the swamp!”

    Technology makes people weak and foolish.

    “Doubt everything!”

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    2) The ancient Greek word "kynikos" derives from "kyon", which is better translated as:

    A

    Skeptic

    B

    Movement

    C

    Dog

    D

    Wisdom

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    3) From what Greek city was the cynical Diogenes exiled?

    A

    Thebes

    B

    Athens

    C

    Sinope

    D

    Syracuse

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