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Asceticism vs Askesis - What's the difference?

asceticism | askesis |

As nouns the difference between asceticism and askesis

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while askesis is the practice of severe self-discipline, asceticism.

asceticism

English

(wikipedia asceticism)

Noun

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

    • Antonyms

    * hedonism

    Related terms

    * ascetic * ascetical * ascetically

    askesis

    English

    Noun

  • the practice of severe self-discipline, asceticism