Cynicism: A Shortcut to Virtue

In this chapter, they discuss the philosophy of cynicism and its distinction from other ancient Greek philosophies. The cynics were not known for having a formal set of doctrines but instead focused on living a certain way of life and being moral ascetics. They believed in training their bodies to say 'yes' to their minds, which meant rejecting societal conventions.

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