Cynic (disambiguation)
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  • Cynicism
    Cynicism
    Cynicism , in its original form, refers to the beliefs of an ancient school of Greek philosophers known as the Cynics . Their philosophy was that the purpose of life was to live a life of Virtue in agreement with Nature. This meant rejecting all conventional desires for wealth, power, health, and...

     was a school of ancient Greek philosophy.
  • Cynicism (contemporary)
    Cynicism (contemporary)
    Cynicism is an attitude or state of mind characterized by a general distrust of other's apparent motives, or a general lack of faith or hope in the human race. It is a form of jaded negativity, and other times, realistic criticism or skepticism...

     refers to the modern usage of the word post 19th century


Cynic may also refer to:
  • Cynic (band)
    Cynic (band)
    Cynic is an American progressive rock band, incorporating experimental music, alternative, metal and jazz fusion elements, founded in Miami, Florida and currently based in Los Angeles, California. Their first album, Focus, released on September 14, 1993, is widely regarded as a landmark release of...

    , a progressive/technical death metal band from Miami, Florida
  • The Cynics
    The Cynics
    The Cynics are an influential Garage rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band, consisting of guitarist Gregg Kostelich, drummer Bill Von Hagen, vocalist Michael Kastelic, bass player Steve Magee, and keyboardist and later founder of New York City's Bellwether gallery Becky Smith, debuted...

    , a rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See also

  • Armchair Cynics
    Armchair Cynics
    Armchair Cynics are a rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In 2004 the band signed a recording and development contract with Vancouver based 604 Records. The initial release with 604 records was the EP Killing the Romance and is distributed by Universal Music Canada. The recording...

    , a Canadian rock band
  • Cynic Guru
    Cynic Guru
    Cynic Guru is a progressive rock band fronted by classically trained violinist Roland Hartwell.-Band history:Cynic Guru has had quite a history. Over the years there have been many incarnations of the band.Early Years: 1991-1996----...

    , a progressive rock band
  • The Cynic Project
    The Cynic Project
    The Cynic Project is the name of a predominantly trance project started in 1999 by Alex Smith. It is known for its uplifting melodies, as well as standard club beats. It rose in popularity with the upbringing of mp3.com in 2000, where it hosted its music, which was downloadable for free. Much of...

    , a trance music project
  • Cynic epistles
    Cynic epistles
    The Cynic epistles are a collection of letters expounding the principles and practices of Cynic philosophy mostly written in the time of the Roman empire but purporting to have been written by much earlier philosophers....

    , an assorted collection of Roman era letters concerning Cynic philosophy
  • Cynical realism
    Cynical Realism
    Cynical realism is a contemporary movement in Chinese art, especially in the form of painting, that began in the 1990s. Beginning in Beijing, it has become the most popular Chinese contemporary art movement in mainland China. It arose through the pursuit of individual expression by Chinese artists...

    , a contemporary movement in Chinese art
  • Vermont Cynic
    Vermont Cynic
    The Vermont Cynic is the award-winning student newspaper of the University of Vermont. The Cynic has been published since 1883 . Up until 1985, The Cynic was published using movable type. The Cynic has also been published online since 2001...

    , a student newspaper of the University of Vermont
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