Temptation
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| + | [[Image:The Temptation of St. Anthony by Grunewald.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''[[The Temptation of St. Anthony]]'' ([[16th century]]) by [[Matthias Grünewald]]]] | ||
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| - | A '''temptation''' is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to [[regret]] such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling [[guilt]]), health, economic, etc. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, [[desire]] or fear of loss. | + | :''[[The Temptation of St. Anthony]]'' |
| + | A '''temptation''' is an act that looks [[appeal]]ing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to [[regret]] such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling [[guilt]]), health, economic, etc. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of [[curiosity]], [[desire]] or fear of loss. | ||
| - | "Temptation" is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of self control, such as [[procrastination]] or eating [[junk food]]. | + | "Temptation" is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of [[self control]], such as [[procrastination]] or eating [[junk food]]. |
| - | Temptation is a common recurring theme in world literature. Temptation has repercussions for even the strongest. | + | Temptation is a common recurring theme in [[world literature]]. Temptation has repercussions for even the strongest. |
| - | "Temptation" is something that allures, excites, and seduces someone. | + | "Temptation" is something that [[allure]]s, excites, and [[seduce]]s someone. |
| [[Infatuation]] can also lead to temptation as someone might do something for `love` in spite of their better judgement. | [[Infatuation]] can also lead to temptation as someone might do something for `love` in spite of their better judgement. | ||
| In [[advertising]], temptation is a theme common to many of the [[marketing]] and [[advertising]] [[advertising#Techniques|techniques]] used to make products more attractive for purchase by [[consumer]]s. | In [[advertising]], temptation is a theme common to many of the [[marketing]] and [[advertising]] [[advertising#Techniques|techniques]] used to make products more attractive for purchase by [[consumer]]s. | ||
| - | Though at present used in many non-religious connotations, the term has implications deeply rooted in [[Christianity]], starting with the story of [[Eve]] and the [[original sin]]. Many non-Western cultures had no precise equivalent until coming into contact with Europeans; for example, [[Jesuit]] missionaries in [[Brazil]], translating the [[Lord's Prayer]] into [[Old Tupi]], had to use the [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] word ''tentação'', since Tupi had no word expressing "temptation" in that sense (see [[Old Tupi language#Sample Text]]). | + | Though at present used in many non-religious connotations, the term has implications deeply rooted in [[Christianity]], starting with the story of [[Eve]] and the [[original sin]]. |
| "I can resist anything except temptation" - [[Oscar Wilde]] | "I can resist anything except temptation" - [[Oscar Wilde]] | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Delayed gratification]] | ||
| + | *[[Seduction]] | ||
| + | *[[Sin]] | ||
| + | *[[Chastity belt]] | ||
| + | *[[The Temptation of St. Anthony]] | ||
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A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss.
"Temptation" is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of self control, such as procrastination or eating junk food. Temptation is a common recurring theme in world literature. Temptation has repercussions for even the strongest.
"Temptation" is something that allures, excites, and seduces someone. Infatuation can also lead to temptation as someone might do something for `love` in spite of their better judgement.
In advertising, temptation is a theme common to many of the marketing and advertising techniques used to make products more attractive for purchase by consumers.
Though at present used in many non-religious connotations, the term has implications deeply rooted in Christianity, starting with the story of Eve and the original sin.
"I can resist anything except temptation" - Oscar Wilde
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