Asceticism vs. Hedonism

Asceticismnoun

The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

Asceticismnoun

The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.

Asceticismnoun

the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

Asceticismnoun

the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

Asceticismnoun

rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

Asceticismnoun

severe self-discipline and avoiding of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

Asceticism

Asceticism (; from the Greek: ἄσκησις, romanized: áskesis, lit. 'exercise', 'training') is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world for their practices or continue to be part of their society, but typically adopt a frugal lifestyle, characterised by the renunciation of material possessions and physical pleasures, and also spend time fasting while concentrating on the practice of religion or reflection upon spiritual matters.

Hedonismnoun

The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.

Hedonismnoun

(countable) A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

Hedonismnoun

The doctrine of the Hedonic sect; the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle.

Hedonismnoun

The ethical theory which finds the explanation and authority of duty in its tendency to give pleasure.

Hedonismnoun

the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

Hedonismnoun

an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

Hedonismnoun

the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.

Hedonismnoun

the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Hedonism

Hedonism refers to a family of theories, all of which have in common that pleasure plays a central role in them. Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that our behavior is determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain.