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Similar to [[self-sacrifice]], self-[[denial]] is defined as "forbearing to gratify one's own desires" [http://www.selfknowledge.com/86295.htm] or "the death of selfishness" [http://www.gospeltruth.net/1841OE/410317_self_denial.htm]. It is the opposite of [[self-interest]]. |
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Similar to [[self-sacrifice]], '''self-denial''' is defined as ''"a restraint or limitation of one's own desires or interests" ''[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=self%2Ddenial] or ''"the trait of practicing [[self discipline | self-discipline]]"'' [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=self%2Ddenial]. It is generally not considered to be related to the psychological condition of [[denial]] but rather the opposite of [[self-interest]]. |
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==Religious meaning== |
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===Buddhist view of "no self"=== |
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The Buddhist term [[Anatta]] (or "no-self") holds that there is no immutable soul and the abiding of ones soul is a major cause of human conflict and unhappiness. It is one of the [[Three marks of existence]] which are important elements of wisdom used to experience [[Nirvana]]. |
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===Christian command=== |
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==Self-denial in literature== |
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===Literature=== |
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| ⚫ | Attempting to argue a natural belief in God and against the self-interested society in Aldous Huxley's [[Brave New World]], the savage questions the [[World Controller]]: ''"What about self-denial, then? If you had a God, you'd have a reason for self-denial."''. The controller responds: ''"But industrial civilization is only possible when there's no self-denial. [[Self-indulgence]] up to the very limits imposed by hygiene and economics. Otherwise the wheels stop turning."''. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Abstinence]] |
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* [[Charity]] |
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* [[Philanthropy]] |
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* [[Self-control]] |
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* [[Volunteering]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.psychjourney.com/Generosity.htm The Positive Psychology of Giving] |
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Revision as of 01:15, 15 April 2006
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Similar to self-sacrifice, self-denial is defined as "a restraint or limitation of one's own desires or interests" [1] or "the trait of practicing self-discipline" [2]. It is generally not considered to be related to the psychological condition of denial but rather the opposite of self-interest.
Religious meaning
Buddhist view of "no self"
The Buddhist term Anatta (or "no-self") holds that there is no immutable soul and the abiding of ones soul is a major cause of human conflict and unhappiness. It is one of the Three marks of existence which are important elements of wisdom used to experience Nirvana.
Christian command
The Gospel of Luke records Jesus as saying: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23).
Literature
Attempting to argue a natural belief in God and against the self-interested society in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, the savage questions the World Controller: "What about self-denial, then? If you had a God, you'd have a reason for self-denial.". The controller responds: "But industrial civilization is only possible when there's no self-denial. Self-indulgence up to the very limits imposed by hygiene and economics. Otherwise the wheels stop turning.".
See also
External links
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