>[!abstract]
>In Ancient Greek philosophy, **Enkrateia** is a state of power over something, usually a state of self-control and self-mastery where one holds power over one's own passions and instincts. It was first used in the context of self-control by three of Socrates' students: Isocrates, Xenophon and Plato (Wikipedia, 2025).
>[!related]
>- **North** (upstream): [[Virtue ethics]]
>- **West** (similar): [[Temperance]]
>- **East** (different): [[Akrasia]]
>- **South** (downstream): [[Delayed gratification]]