Difference between revisions of "Ego"
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| + | A [[faculty of the mind]] ([[antah-karana]]) which, in [[Indian philosophy]], constructs one's [[sense]] of limited [[Wikipedia:Identity (social science)|identity]], creates the [[illusion]] of a separate [[self]] with a specific [[personality]] and qualities, and appropriates specific [[objects]] and [[experiences]] to itself. | ||
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| + | The limitations of the [[ego]] can be transcended by engaging in the [[spiritual practices]] of [[sadhana]]. | ||
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1. The [[self]], especially as {{Wiki|distinct}} from the {{Wiki|world}} and other selves. | 1. The [[self]], especially as {{Wiki|distinct}} from the {{Wiki|world}} and other selves. | ||
2. In {{Wiki|psychoanalysis}}, the [[division]] of the {{Wiki|psyche}} that is {{Wiki|conscious}}, most immediately controls [[thought]] and {{Wiki|behavior}}, and is most in {{Wiki|touch}} with {{Wiki|external}} {{Wiki|reality}}. | 2. In {{Wiki|psychoanalysis}}, the [[division]] of the {{Wiki|psyche}} that is {{Wiki|conscious}}, most immediately controls [[thought]] and {{Wiki|behavior}}, and is most in {{Wiki|touch}} with {{Wiki|external}} {{Wiki|reality}}. | ||
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1. the [[self]] of an {{Wiki|individual}} [[person]]; the [[conscious subject]] | 1. the [[self]] of an {{Wiki|individual}} [[person]]; the [[conscious subject]] | ||
| − | 2. ({{Wiki|Psychoanalysis}}) the [[conscious mind]], based on [[perception]] of the environment from {{Wiki|birth}} onwards: responsible for modifying the antisocial {{Wiki|instincts}} of the id and itself modified by the {{Wiki|conscience}} ([[superego]]) | + | 2. ({{Wiki|Psychoanalysis}}) the [[conscious mind]], based on [[perception]] of the {{Wiki|environment}} from {{Wiki|birth}} onwards: responsible for modifying the antisocial {{Wiki|instincts}} of the [[id]] and itself modified by the {{Wiki|conscience}} ([[superego]]) |
3. one's image of oneself; {{Wiki|morale}} to boost one's [[ego]] | 3. one's image of oneself; {{Wiki|morale}} to boost one's [[ego]] | ||
4. [[egotism]]; [[conceit]] | 4. [[egotism]]; [[conceit]] | ||
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A faculty of the mind (antah-karana) which, in Indian philosophy, constructs one's sense of limited identity, creates the illusion of a separate self with a specific personality and qualities, and appropriates specific objects and experiences to itself.
The limitations of the ego can be transcended by engaging in the spiritual practices of sadhana.
1. The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
2. In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
3.
a. Anexaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
b. Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem.
1. the self of an individual person; the conscious subject
2. (Psychoanalysis) the conscious mind, based on perception of the environment from birth onwards: responsible for modifying the antisocial instincts of the id and itself modified by the conscience (superego)
3. one's image of oneself; morale to boost one's ego
4. egotism; conceit
