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introspection|ɪntrəʊˈspɛkʃən|
[n. of action from L. intrōspicĕre (see introspect v.); cf. inspection.]
1. The action of looking into, or under the surface of, things, esp. with the mind; close inspection or examination of something. ? Obs. exc. in reference to one's own thoughts or feelings: see 2.
a1677Hale Prim. Orig. Man. i. ii. 55 The actings of the Mind or Imagination it self, by way of reflection or introspection of themselves. 1683E. Hooker Pref. Pordage's Mystic. Div. 64 Hee, as a Philosopher..came to the reception, perception and cognition, or rather introspection, intuition and introreception of the præmentioned. 1794G. Adams Nat. & Exp. Philos. III. xxxv. 456 The heavenly bodies..are too remote for his [man's] introspection. 1870J. H. Newman Gram. Assent ii. vii. 209 Introspection of our intellectual operations is not the best of means for preserving us from intellectual hesitations.
2. spec. (with no object expressed): The action of looking within, or into one's own mind; examination or observation of one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
[1695Dryden Parall. Poetry & Paint. (R.), So that I [Guido Reni] was forced to make an introspection into mine own mind. ]1807Knox & Jebb Corr. I. 324 The introspection, the spirituality, and, if we may so speak, the heavenward views which one meets with in every page. 1850Gladstone Homer II. 17 In Homer's time..the human self-consciousness was scarcely awakened, introspection had not begun its work. 1863Cowden Clarke Shaks. Char. x. 246 An apparently hopeless passion has taught her reflection, introspection, and humility of spirit. |