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WebMay 21, 2018 · ASCETICISM. ASCETICISM.The word asceticism is derived from the Greek noun ask ē sis, meaning "exercise, practice, training."The Greek athlete, for example, subjected himself to systematic exercise or training in order to attain a goal of physical fitness.In time, however, the word began to assume philosophical, spiritual, and ethical …
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