self-knowledge

self-knowledge
Knowledge or insight into ones own nature and abilities

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  • Self-knowledge — describes ideas pertaining to psychology, philosophy and mysticism. In the psychological sense it is the idea of a self aware person understanding himself (in all ways, but mostly in a wider biographical or emotional sense). In philosophy it is… …   Wikipedia

  • Self-knowledge — Self knowl edge, n. Knowledge of one s self, or of one s own character, powers, limitations, etc. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Self Knowledge — may refer to:* Self knowledge * Teachings of Prem Rawat …   Wikipedia

  • self-knowledge — [self′näl′ij] n. knowledge of one s own qualities, character, abilities, etc …   English World dictionary

  • self-knowledge — index introspection Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • self-knowledge — n [U] an understanding of your own character and behaviour …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • self-knowledge — noun uncount good understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, abilities, etc …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • self-knowledge — N UNCOUNT Self knowledge is knowledge that you have about your own character and nature. The more self knowledge we have, the more control we can exert over our feelings and behaviour …   English dictionary

  • self-knowledge — /self nol ij, self /, n. knowledge or understanding of oneself, one s character, abilities, motives, etc. [1605 15] * * * …   Universalium

  • self knowledge — self awareness, knowledge of one s own strengths and weaknesses …   English contemporary dictionary

  • self-knowledge — self know′ledge n. knowledge or understanding of oneself and one s character, abilities, motives, etc • Etymology: 1605–15 …   From formal English to slang

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