Thus, ascetic practices are not usually regarded as virtuous as such, merely a means towards a mind-body transformation, or a purification of the body which enables connection with the Divine and the cultivation of inner peace. The justification behind Asceticism is usually that spiritual and religious goals are impeded by indulgence in pleasures of the flesh, although it does not necessarily hold that the enjoyment of life is bad in itself. Diametrically opposed to Asceticism is Hedonism, the philosophy that pleasure is the most important pursuit of mankind. In ancient Greek philosophy, the adherents of Cynicism and Stoicism adopted the practice of mastering desire and passion, as to some extent did Epicureanism.
Sage, 2007.By Branch / Doctrine > Ethics > AsceticismĪsceticism describes a life-style characterized by voluntary abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures (especially sexual activity, the consumption of alcohol and the accumulation of property and wealth), often with the aim of pursuing religious or spiritual goals. Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths. “On Happiness and Human Potentials: A Review of Research on Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being.” Annual Review of Psychology, vol. “The Hedonic Treadmill – Are We Forever Chasing Rainbows?” PositivePsychology, 11 February 2019. “What Is Eudaimonic Happiness?” Psychology Today, 2 January 2019. “An Overview of Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being Concepts.” The Routledge Handbook of Media Use and Well-Being, edited by Leonard Reinecke and Mary Beth Oliver, Routledge, 2016. “An Exploration of the Well-Being benefits of Hedonic and Eudaimonic Behaviour.” The Journal of Positive Psychology, vol.
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