What Is an "External World," and What Do We Know

question 14

Essay

What is an "external world," and what do we know about it?

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Definitions:

Esteem

A psychological term that reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth.

Self-worth

The sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem.

Unconscious Desires

Wishes or wants that reside within the unconscious mind, influencing behavior without the individual's conscious awareness.

Deficiency Needs

are basic requirements for physical and psychological well-being, including needs for food, safety, love, and esteem, as conceptualized by Maslow's hierarchy of needs.