Problem

Cynicism

Nature:

The belief that all men are motivated by selfishness, cynicism tends to breed selfishness and materialism, and also apathy regarding matters of morality, including religion, politics and social injustice. It also tends to foster social conflict for material goods, domination, elitism, and exploitation.

Incidence:

Cynicism is most generally noticeable in countries with a very high standard of living (Western industrialized countries) and where society and social values are no longer cohesive. Elsewhere, in feudalistic or slave societies and those with very severe political repression, cynicism may take the form of a total disregard for the welfare of others.

Reduces:
Hypocrisy
Reduced By:
Idealism
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST