Are you a cynic?

I did the test and it said im a cynic

I think i had somwhat the same score

I've been classed as a cynic. In the modern sense of the word, yes, I'd agree. In the philosophical/religious sense of the Cynics, I'd say no.

In both of the same senses regarding Stoicism, however, I would probably agree. I am a very stoic person. Apathy is often prevalent in my mind, and I use it to benefit myself mentally and emotionally, when I choose.

The Greek schools of philosophy, I find interesting. I seem to only find theirs' and Chinese philosophies of extreme interest. The rest bore me.

Anyways, the test also claims I'm a cynic.

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The test looked more like discontent with our culture, which isn't necessarily related to cynicism. I'm disgusted with about every facet of our culture, but I'd still call myself an optimistic idealist. To me it doesn't matter if the majority of society is selfish and ignorant. What's important is that there are still individuals out there that are taking advantage of the qualities of humanity that allow us to transcend that base nature.

A few years ago my answer would have been different and a lot more bitter.

I don't need a test to know that I'm a cynic.


Society is going to hell in a handbasket....and there's always room in it for one more.

Asuka wrote:Anyway I think there may be a link between cynicism and P.D.s. So heres a quiz to find out if your a cynic.

I'm not a cynic per this test and I didn't think I was. I don't have negative views about people in general or whether they are bad or mostly self-motivated. I think most people are good. I just don't think they want to be around me and that they have a negative opinion about me.

Yes, I've always been very cynical, that test said so too.


Wow, Skog It's been a long time since I've seen seen you posting around here.

entropy increase wrote:Wow, Skog It's been a long time since I've seen seen you posting around here.

entropy, I'm flattered at the recognition.

I think that it's better not to spend too much time wallowing in my own self-pity, so I try to drop in once in awhile, then resist the urge to visit for an extended period.

It's good to visit here, read about other people's similar feelings, not feel alone in my own, maybe pick up a good suggestion, or try to offer one to someone else. Still, these are virtual relationships here. We only succeed if we are able to overcome these negative feelings and enjoy actual relationships in the real world. So, I have to keep trying to do that and not spend all of my time posting here. I realize I sometimes visit here to vent because of negative feelings caused by someone in my life, but I hope it doesn't have a negative effect on anyone reading the posting.

Yes, I'm a cynic (and now it's official).
Yesterday, I had to write the introduction of a scientific paper on (the motivational aspects and benefits of) positive illusions in romantic relationships (NO, I didn't choose the topic myself). I couln't help being cynical on that. And as I had to write in English I lacked the vocabulary for any sophisticated form of cynicism. Can't wait to get my mark. It's a course in academic writing skills