noun
small ego; limited self
A rare term likely used in philosophical or psychological discussions to contrast a narrow, individualistic sense of self with a broader, more universal perspective. Not in common everyday use.
その哲学書では「小主観」を脱して大我に至るべきだと説いている。
That philosophy book argues that one should transcend the 'small ego' and reach the greater self.
自我 (ego, self) is the standard modern term for the psychological self, while 小主観 is a rare, specialized term emphasizing the limited, subjective viewpoint.
Compound of 小 (small) and 主観 (subjectivity, ego). The exact origin is uncertain; it appears to be a coined term in philosophical or religious discourse, not a common word.