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Allen, Ansgar

Cynicism by Ansgar Allen. - London : MIT Press, ©2020 - 262 p. ; 18 cm. - The MIT Press essential knowledge series .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [241]-[257] and index.

The problem with deviance -- Reject all disciples: ancient cynicism and fearless speech -- Deface the currency: ancient cynicism beyond the pale -- Fear the mob: antique and medieval idealizations -- Drain the barrel: early modern malcontents -- Unchain the sun: enlightened philosophers and libertines -- Live the end times: the many faces of modern cynics -- The inevitability of cynicism. 1 Prelude: The Problem with Deviance
2 Reject All Disciples: Ancient Cynicism and Fearless Speech 3 Deface the Currency: Ancient Cynicism beyond the Pale
4 Fear the Mob: Antique and Medieval Idealizations 5 Drain the barrel: early modern malcontents 6 Unchain the sun: enlightened philosophers and libertines 7 Live the end times: the many faces of modern cynics 8 Coda: The inevitability of cynicism.

ISBN: 9780262537889

LCCN: 2019006326

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cynicism.

LC Class. No.: B809.5 / .A45 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 183.4 / ALL-C