👉 Cicisbeism is a concept in Greek philosophy that refers to an individual or society that has been corrupted by materialism and is unable to resist its influence. It suggests that individuals who are not spiritually matured may be easily swayed by external influences, such as the pursuit of wealth, power, and status, which can lead them astray from their true spiritual path. Cicisbeism is often associated with the idea of "the cycle of birth" or "the cycle of