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asceticism [aset′isiz′əm] Etymology: Gk, askein, to exercise (in psychiatry) a defense mechanism that involves repudiation of all instinctual impulses. The concept is derived from the religious doctrine that material things are evil and only spiritual things are good. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In reality, Perelman's rejection of the world's top math award may not stem simply from ascetism. Catholic theology of the family, therefore, has nothing to do with ancient taboos, or medieval superstition, or any form of ascetism. The poignancy of the original is there, and in spite of the cool ascetism of the building, a degree of intimacy is conveyed. |
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