Mistaken in many cases for mere skepticism or pessimism, Cynicism is a school of philosophy that explores the depth of truth ...

As a school of thought, it has as much in common with contemporary cynicism as ancient Athenian democracy has with its modern American variety. Perhaps we should not even call it a “school.” ...

No event better encapsulates this triumph and tragedy than D-Day — a turning point in World ... our current democracy is functioning well. Cynicism and despair are easy. It takes courage and ...