It is absolutely clear to everyone that the ability to communicate and find a common language with others makes life much easier. And man, as a social being, needs a society of his own kind. But being able to get along with others does not mean loving them. And each of us, by the will of fate, has to maintain relationships with people whom we, to put it mildly, do not like. In this regard, the misanthrope is more sincere and honest to himself and others. This concept gained particular popularity thanks to Molière's comedy The Misanthrope, in which the main character, Alceste, ridiculed and despised human sins and weaknesses.
Misanthrope. What are we dealing with?
Misanthrope is a person who despises other people, avoids communicating with them. This term is translated from ancient Greek as "misanthrope." And although, indeed, many accuse misanthropes of total hatred of humanity, in reality everything is not so terrible. Let's find out who he isa monster in human form or a hermit?
Single philosopher
Misanthrope is a multifaceted concept. And the attitude of people towards misanthropy is also ambiguous. Someone thinks that this individual only dreams of how to rid the planet of an infection called “homo sapiens”, while others are sure that misanthropy is a thing in itself, that is, a misanthrope lives with hatred for all mankind for the sake of hatred for to all mankind. But such characteristics are more suitable for sociophobes and sociopaths. The misanthrope, on the other hand, feels contempt for people, deep contempt. He does not accept their morality and weaknesses, he feels his superiority over others. As a rule, a misanthrope does not love humanity as a whole, without transferring this feeling to specific people. As for communication, such a person maintains very warm relations with loved ones and friends, whom he has few. Only the elite can get into his close circle.
Is a misanthrope contagious?
The question arises: are misanthropes born or circumstances make them so? Most likely, people come to such a life philosophy over time. Misanthropes are disillusioned idealists with a subtle and vulnerable soul. But the feeling of a certain hopelessness makes them impenetrable cynics.
How do you know if you are a misanthrope or a philanthropist?
If people annoy you, it does not mean that you are a misanthrope to the core. Perhaps you have ordinary depression. Below is a test that will help youdetermine which category of people you belong to.
Test: "Misanthrope or philanthropist - who is more in you?"
1. On TV they show a program about starving African children. And at the bottom of the TV screen, an information line runs with the number of the bank account to which you can transfer money, you:
A) Change to another channel.
B) Go to the bank immediately to make the transfer.
C) Start calling all your relatives and friends, urging them to help those in need as well.
D) Would rather give a couple of rubles to needy drug dealers.
2. What books do you like to read the most?
A) Philosophical treatises of agnostics and stoics.
B) Masterpieces by Daria Dontsova.
C) You don't read at all.
D) Fairy tales, fantasy, adventures.
3. What are the people around you like?
A) Are they surrounding me?
B) If you look closely, people are like people, there are even very nice ones.
C) Dust, despicable bugs.
D) I just love them.
4. How do you feel about the death pen alty?
A) For some people, it needs to be applied.
B) There is a state to solve this issue.
B) Vs.
D) I have a positive attitude.
5. Public celebrations are:
A) Another reason to drink.
B) Very good entertainment for working people.
C) An excuse for people to get drunk and spend all their money.
D) Bunch of slackers craving free breadand spectacles.
6. The term "humanities" - what interpretation will you choose?
A) Bookworm.
B) The gray-haired professor from next door.
C) Philology student.
D) A concept that came from Ancient Rome.
7. What are horror films for you?
A) Definitely rubbish, I don't watch that.
B) Video guide for maniacs.
B) I like to watch with friends, especially if there is beer.
D) Watching instead of "Good night, kids."
8. How often do you serve to the needy on the street?
A) Always, as soon as I see.
B) As soon as I see it, I run across the street.
Q) Are there any? Never noticed.
D) Let them go to work, otherwise they become insolent.
9. What is the most pleasant thing for you?
A) Animals, they are so cute.
B) Members of the opposite sex.
B) A new thing for yourself.
D) Crochet.
10. What is aggression in your understanding?
A) The unconscious behavior of a person when solving problems.
B) That's the way people are.
C) Without aggression there is no progress.
D) Human stupidity.
Key
1. A-2 B-1 C-1 D- 4
2. A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1
3. A-2 B-2 C-3 D-0
4. A-3 B-1 C-0 D-4
5. A-1 B-0 C-2 D-4
6. A-2 B-2 C-2 D-3
7. A-2 B-3 C-0 D-1
8. A-0 B-1 C-4 D-2
9. A-1 B-0 C-2 D-3
10. A-1 B-0 C-2 D-0
0 to 10
You see the whole world in pink. Everything aroundbeautiful, and people, like angels, all in white clothes, and so cute that even tears of tenderness well up in their eyes. And there is absolutely no reason not to love these adorable creatures. You are a true philanthropist.
10 to 20
You don't have to choose between misanthropes and philanthropists. You adequately assess reality, realizing that there are bad and good people. There is a little bit of everything in your world - both white and black.
More than 20
Congratulations - you are a misanthrope, everything in people annoys you: how they breathe, walk, buy food in the store, have fun on holidays. You would love to collect them all on one spaceship and send them to conquer distant galaxies, watching with a smile through a telescope as they are carried away further and further.
