Can you be a misanthrope and humanist at the same time?

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Yes.

Humanism is about trying to build a better society, where individuals are treated with respect and dignity and given universal rights.

Misanthropy is about realizing most people suck, and you don’t want to be around them. They’ll fail to live up to your ideals, and mistreat each other given the chance.

There’s nothing inherently contradictory about the two mindsets.

Misanthropic humanists are definitely a thing.

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