Cynic

Therefore, it could be that he labels everyone as phony because he doesn’t see Allie’s sincerity, innocence and compassion in them. I like this theory because it is a fair reason for Holden’s adoption of the word as a catchphrase, and it negates the cynic accusation against his character which makes him more relatable as a human suffering from loss, and less like a teen who just hates everyone for no…

going to stop fighting for this progress until it occurred. A man with controversial ideas, such as his opposition to integration, Malcolm X constantly challenged the normal values because he was dissatisfied with them. Whether it was his followers or cynics, people paid attention to his numerous speeches and interviews. He was one of the most hated black Americans by the white community, news outlets brushing off his theories a…

Experience teaches me that diversity strengthens both individuals and institutions. Diversity encompasses respect and acceptance that are defined by an appreciation of individuality, not merely toleration of differences. My service in the United States Army profoundly shapes my attitudes and guides my actions that support these values. During my fifteen years leading sol-diers from varied socio-economic, ethnic, linguistic, racial and national backgrounds, I have learned the inherent strength…

prophet. As with all prophets he came too early and belongs to everyone except himself. I am speaking, of course, of Nietzsche. One cannot understand the current seismic activity without Nietzsche’s (2004: 119-120) madman modelled on Diogenes the Cynic looking for a real or moral man. Nietzsche’s passage is so delightful it seems criminal to shorten it, mea culpa: Haven’t you heard of that madman who in the bright morning lit a lantern and ran around in the marketplace crying incessantly, ‘I’m…

When Demonstrating Selfless Giving Makes a Difference Who orders pizza at church? Apparently more people than you might think, since the Domino's driver did not seem very surprised that she was showing up to the Sycamore Creek Church in Pickerington, Ohio, with a hot pie. She also did not seem at all surprised that the pizza was not for a Friday night youth group or Saturday woman's retreat. This hot delivery was scheduled during Holy Spirit prime time, right in the middle of Sunday worship.…

Socrates and his arguments with the Sophists (second half of the fifth century BC); the second part covers the post-Socratian formation of important philosophical schools deeply influenced by Socratic thought for example Antisthenes’ school of the Cynics, Aristippus’ school of the Cyrenaics, and Plato’s Academy which is the most influential ancient school (second half of the fifth and fourth centuries BC). The third part is characterized, on the one hand, by the formation of one new major…

we only view the bad news such as loss in jobs or child labor. However, we must have an economic view on these two topics. Before we protest the two we need to put self-interest aside; it is understood by an economist on the viewpoint that they are cynics. As an example, from the first video unionist are outraged with outsourcing because it is giving American jobs away to other countries, relating to the video it was India, however, we do not see that the because of the cheaper labor force it…

When we think metaphorically, our eyes open to view connections between dissimilar details. Metaphorical thinking might seem peculiar to many, but eventually can lead to perceiving the world from new fascinating perspectives. All you need do is cultivate an interest for metaphors and be open to take a glimpse at ideas from contrasting angles. Shakespeare once said,”Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more.” This compelling…

Ethics is the science and study of the ideal human character (Kidder). However, with everybody holding a different idea of right and wrong, how is it possible to lead an ethical life? In a world of cynics, spies, and once friends, Hamlet is faced with this exact dilemma. Should he exact revenge on his father's murderer or show clemency? Revenge is a major theme in Hamlet by William Shakespeare. In fact, does not revenge characterize the tragedy, and indeed the entirety of Hamlet's adult life? If…

cynical point of view, Ponyboy remarks, “I knew as well as he did that if you got tough you didn’t get hurt. Get smart and nothing can touch you…” (Hinton 146). Ponyboy’s remarks show the transition he is making from a carefree and caring boy to a cynic like Dally. His comments connect to the core idea of the novel because Ponyboy’s golden qualities of innocence, passiveness, and compassion have been diminished, signaling the loss of a good…