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What is the belief in living a very austere and self-denying life?
Asceticism is the belief in living a very austere and self-denying life. This is sometimes referred to as monasticism depending on the religious preferences.
What is a synonym for the word ascetic?
The word "ascetic" is synonymous with "austere," "self-denying," or "abstemious."
What did Weber call the self denying approach to life practiced by members of various religions?
The Protestant ethic
What term did sociologist Max Weber use to refer to the self-denying approach to life?
Spirit of capitalism
A sentence for austere?
severe, stern, strict, harsh, steely, flinty, dour, grim, cold, frosty,unemotional, unfriendly
Weber referred to the self-denying approach to life characterized by people living frugal lives and saving their money as the?
Protestant ethic
Give you an example of self denying?
Not eating cake
What does belegured mean?
it means severe and self-denying
How might belief in reincarnation provide a form of self control?
Run the race while you can. The lack of interest on earthey life, and the knowledge pushes people to avoid coming back to earth. And this is self control
What is a synonym for selfless?
altruistic, benevolent, charitable, chivalrous, denying, devoted, disinterested, extroverted, generous, helpful, humanitarian, incorruptible, indulgent, liberal, loving, magnanimous, noble, open-handed, self-denying, self-effacing, self-forgetful, self-forgetting, self-sacrificing altruistic, benevolent, charitable, denying, generous, helpful, incorruptible... almost anything that comes to your mind is good enough to be "selfless"
What is an autonamous religion?
self-consistent belief and practice
What is asceticism in jainism?
asceticism is the self-denial. Jains believe in an ascetic life of denying physical pleasure, putting your body through rigorous exercise and meditation. Jains also vow non-injury of life and take great strides not to even crush an insect as they walk.
