Self-awareness

The Painter and the Buyer (1565). In this drawing by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, the painter is thought to be a self-portrait.

In philosophy of self, self-awareness is the experience of one's own personality or individuality.[1] It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia. While consciousness is being aware of one's body and environment, self-awareness is the recognition of that consciousness.[2] Self-awareness is how an individual experiences and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

  1. ^ "self-awareness". Merriam-Webster. September 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Jabr, Ferris (2012). "Self-Awareness with a Simple Brain". Scientific American Mind. 23 (5): 28–29. doi:10.1038/scientificamericanmind1112-28.