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What is it called when you have to understand yourself, in order to understand the world?

Asked by edimarco93 (78points) March 29th, 2011

Hi,
I’m not sure if there is a term or a general idea that I can look up to help me with this. But your help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

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woodcutter's avatar

Self realization, I think, but I may be incorrect.

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marinelife's avatar

Your paradigm is the theoretical framework through which you view the world and reality.

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gailcalled's avatar

Self-awareness and self-knowledge.

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cockswain's avatar

Maybe introspection? Transcendence?

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Ladymia69's avatar

You are a microcosm and the world is a macrocosm.

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choreplay's avatar

introspection

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