Autoscience

/ˌɔːtəˈsaɪəns/ noun

Definition

The science of self-study, self-knowledge, or self-understanding; knowledge obtained by direct personal observation or experience.

Etymology

From Greek autos (self) + Latin scientia (knowledge). A philosophical term combining auto- with science to describe learning through self-examination.

Kelly Says

Psychology is kind of autoscience—scientists study human behavior by understanding themselves and other humans, so they're literally studying 'self-science'!

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