Self-awareness
Capacity for introspection and individuation as a subject / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In philosophy of self, self-awareness is the experience of one's own personality or individuality.[1][2] It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia. While consciousness is being aware of one's environment and body and lifestyle, self-awareness is the recognition of that awareness.[3] Self-awareness is how an individual consciously knows and understands their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

In this drawing by Pieter Brueghel the Elder, the painter is thought to be a self-portrait.