Opposing or rejecting asceticism, which is the practice of self-denial and living simply for spiritual or moral reasons.
From 'anti-' (against) + 'ascetic,' from Greek 'asketes' (monk, one who practices discipline), from 'askein' (to exercise, train). The prefix reverses the meaning to oppose this austere lifestyle.
During the Renaissance, antiascetic thinkers said 'you know what, enjoying good food, art, and beauty isn't sinful'—they basically invented the party against eternal self-punishment!
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