Since happiness is the primary good we seek, and ἄσκησις is a necessary condition of reaching it, it is a good.
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Replying to @EveKeneinan
But I'm not saying I don't see the virtue in discipline but in asceticism.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @EveKeneinan
The kind you're talking about is a kind of training. That's her point.
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Replying to @iwpoe @EveKeneinan
If by 'asceticism' Eve means simply training & discipline, we agree those are good in moderation in many useful forms.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @EveKeneinan
Neither her nor I will admit the "in moderation" to you either without qualifications. Discipline isn't properly ->
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about the arbitrary maltreatment of oneself or whatever uncomfortable connotations have associated to the concept.
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Replying to @iwpoe @EveKeneinan
No I'm sure we cld agree on a level of discipline that is healthy but it would be tedious.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @EveKeneinan
A monk or nun's life is a calling not appropriate for every man.
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So the endorsement of asceticism doesn't imply it's right for every person in the same way.
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Then maybe its more of a lifestyle choice than a virtue. Neutral. But I don't care any more. Bored.
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