The philosophical teachings and spiritual practices of gymnosophists, emphasizing asceticism and pursuit of wisdom through self-denial.
From Greek 'gymnos' (naked) and 'sophia' (wisdom), structured like 'philosophy.' The term describes both the practices and the wisdom-seeking philosophy of these ascetic groups.
This word captures an entire worldview where you could only find true knowledge by rejecting material comfort—a philosophy so radical that Greek traders thought these teachers were crazy!
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