Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande ⅠI. Cynicism What is cynicism? Cynicism: a philosophy first expounded by Diogenes, that encourages indifference to social convention and material comforts in order to concentrate on self- knowledge. The aim of the Cynic was to become self-determining, hence free, by living in accordance with nature W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander III. Cynicism Cynicism: A philosophy, first expounded by Diogenes, that encourages indifference to social convention and material comforts in order to concentrate on self￾knowledge. The aim of the Cynic was to become self-determining, hence free, by living in accordance with nature. To be continued on the next page. What is cynicism?