Definitions

1. noun

A state of freedom from the need for self-justification.

“The philosopher sought to achieve a state of acatharsy, unencumbered by the need for external validation.”

2. noun

In Socratic philosophy, the state of being freed from the influence of the passions and the senses, allowing for a clearer understanding of the truth.

“The Socratic method aimed to achieve acatharsy, allowing the individual to reach a higher understanding of reality.”