Misanthropy

[Random]

Defined as...

Originally Posted by some encylopedia

...a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of the human species, or a disposition to dislike and/or distrust other people. The term is also applicable to those who self-exile themselves or become loners because of the aforementioned feelings. The word comes from the Greek words μίσος ("hatred") and άνθρωπος ("man, human being"). A misanthrope or misanthropist is a person who dislikes or distrusts humanity as a general rule.

Is misanthropy a valid disposition given your view of mankind and the evidence that supports that view?

[oldcajun]

Originally Posted by Random

Defined as...



Is misanthropy a valid disposition given your view of mankind and the evidence that supports that view?

Not really, my views of mankind are fairly common among my peers. There are individuals that I wouldn't trust or I dislike intensely but in general I have no problem with humanity overall. I have always believed what Charles Spurgeon said about atheism to be true, "An atheist is a misanthrope. Irreligion is akin to inhumanity."

[Halcyon]

I suppose I am, I like lots of people, but most irritate me. Also I don't like the smell of humans.

[Mjolnir]

Yes, now that you bring it up I would describe myself is a misanthropist. Most people I cannot stand, and society as a whole I distrust.

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by Random

Is misanthropy a valid disposition given your view of mankind and the evidence that supports that view?

It's a view suited only to recluses.

[Seyorni]

Originally Posted by oldcajun

Not really, my views of mankind are fairly common among my peers. There are individuals that I wouldn't trust or I dislike intensely but in general I have no problem with humanity overall. I have always believed what Charles Spurgeon said about atheism to be true, "An atheist is a misanthrope. Irreligion is akin to inhumanity."

and yet Secular Humanists are .... humanist.