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'''Gymnosophy''' was originally the [[doctrines]] of a sect of [[philosophers]] who practiced [[nudity]], [[asceticism]] and [[meditation]]. In the early 20th century, the term was appropriated by several groups to denote a broad philosophy that included as a central thought that the nude human body is a natural condition and should be accepted widely for the betterment of society. This philosophy is related closely, and often interchangeably, with [[nudism]] and [[naturism]].
They are similar to [[Jainism|Jains]] to some extent, and are recorded to be preaching in ancient Greece.
==Famous Gymnosophists==
The biochemist and historian [[Joseph Needham]] was known to practice gymnosophy.
==See also==
*[[American Gymnosophical Association]]
*[[Naturism]]
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'''Gymnosophy''' was originally the [[doctrines]] of a sect of [[philosophers]] who practiced [[nudity]], [[asceticism]] and [[meditation]]. In the early 20th century, the term was appropriated by several groups to denote a broad philosophy that included as a central thought that the nude human body is a natural condition and should be accepted widely for the betterment of society. This philosophy is related closely, and often interchangeably, with [[nudism]] and [[naturism]].
They are similar to [[Jainism|Jains]] to some extent, and are recorded to be preaching in ancient Greece.
==Famous Gymnosophists==
The biochemist and historian [[Joseph Needham]] was known to practice gymnosophy.
==See also==
*[[American Gymnosophical Association]]
*[[Naturism]]
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