Ascetic ideals perpetuate suffering from "summary" of The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche,Horace Barnett Samuel
The ascetic ideals that have been perpetuated throughout history have served to create a culture of suffering among individuals. These ideals, rooted in self-denial and the pursuit of spiritual purity, have been glorified as virtues to be admired and upheld. However, in reality, they have only served to reinforce a cycle of pain and self-flagellation. By promoting the idea that suffering is noble and virtuous, ascetic ideals have encouraged individuals to endure hardships without seeking relief or consolation. This mindset has led people to believe that their suffering is a necessary part of their spiritual journey, and that by enduring pain and deprivation, they are somehow achieving a higher state of being. Furthermore, ascetic id...
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