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" The little book of cynics / "
Derek Thompson and David French.
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BL
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994019
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b748389
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| Main Entry
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Thompson, Derek,1964-
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The little book of cynics /\ Derek Thompson and David French.
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Bath :: Crombie Jardine,, 2007.
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1 online resource
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| ISBN
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1326204017
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: 1848398182
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: 9781326204013
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: 9781848398184
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1906051003
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9781906051006
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| Contents
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Cover; Contents; INTRODUCTION; APHORISMS; QUESTIONS; INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECEPTS; WISDOM OF LIFE.
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Cynics are as old as Man himself. Ancient sources tell of Adam who, when seeing Eve for the first time, muttered, ""Uh-oh. There goes Free Will."" If Adam was indeed the father of the human race - and, as such, the progenitor of cynicism - is it any surprise his children are just like him? Nowadays, the word 'cynic' has been relegated to a synonym of 'doubter', 'pessimist' or 'sceptic'. But, given our modern preoccupations with pleasure, fame, fortune and power, maybe we need cynics more than ever. Perhaps theirs is that small, sane voice amid the roar of instant gratification, 24-hour tele.
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Cynicism.
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Wit and humor.
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Cynicism.
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Wit and humor.
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808.87
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PN6147
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French, David,1960-
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