cynicism – Life of Breath

Managing expectations? Cynicism and the medical humanities

17th February 2017 by Life of Breath

Durham post-doc Arthur Rose writes; According to Diogenes Laertius, the Ancient Greek cynic Diogenes of Sinope ‘died voluntarily by holding his breath’ (VI, 76). Now, of course, we know that people do not die when they hold their breaths. Legions … Read more…

Cynicism as a strategic virtue

17th February 201717th February 2017 by Life of Breath

Cynicism is often associated with indifference and fatalism – traits which are undoubtedly undesirable among healthcare professionals. However, in this article the authors argue that ‘healthy’ cynicism can be a valuable trait – it can form part of a protective response by physicians … Read more…