cynicism 견유주의 犬儒主義

The Idiot, 1868–1869

“Beauty Will Save the World” — Dostoevsky, The Idiot

At some 600 pages, Dostoevsky’s favorite work, The Idiot is about kindness and innocence in the world of cynicism and moral decay.

견유주의 犬儒主義 Word Origin

In ancient Greece, a certain philosopher taught that virtue was the most important goal in life. He and his pupils openly scorned wealth and pleasure. Such a philosopher was called kynikos, which literally means "like a dog."

점잖게 번역되서 맛을 잃은.

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The Idiot, 1868–1869

“Beauty Will Save the World” - Dostoevsky, The Idiot

At some 600 pages, Dostoevsky’s favorite work, The Idiot, is about kindness and innocence in a world of cynicism and moral decay.

Cynicism Word Origin

In ancient Greece, a certain philosopher taught that virtue was the most important goal in life. He and his pupils openly scorned wealth and pleasure. Such a philosopher was called kynikos, which literally means "like a dog."

When translated too politely, it loses its original edge.

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