The philosophy of cynicism

The philosophy of cynicism

1st Grade

9 Qs

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The philosophy of cynicism

The philosophy of cynicism

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

3) From what Greek city was the cynical Diogenes exiled?

A

Thebes

B

Athens

C

Sinope

D

Syracuse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

4) Which of the following did the ancient cynics tend to recommend the most?

A) Be as self-sufficient as much as possible.

B

Abandon society and live in solitude.

C

Criticize the powerful and famous.

D

Distrust everybody and doubt everything.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

5) According to legend, what did Diogenes say to Alexander?

A

“Know thyself!”

B

“Hybris brings on its own punishment.”

C

“Every dog has its day.”

D

“Stand out of my sunshine!”

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following was nicknamed the “new Diogenes”?

A

Jonathan Swift

B

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

C

Friedrich Nietzsche

D

Jack Kerouac

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

7) What are the main ideas of the ancient cynics?

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5 mins • 1 pt

8) When and how did the term "cynical" begin to differ from its original Greek meaning?

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9) How did the figures mentioned in the animation deviate from or reject the values ​​of their culture?

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